How to add a second Google account to your Android Mobile Phone

One of the primary requisites when setting up an Android device is to add a Google Account for syncing Contacts, Photos, Apps and much more. However, many of us might want to add two Google accounts to the device due to various uses. Many users like keeping their work and personal Google accounts on the device and use them both at the same time side by side.

Thankfully, adding multiple Google accounts on Android is pretty easy. No matter if you’re using a Samsung smartphone or any other Android device, you can easily configure it with multiple Google accounts. In this article, we will show you a step by step guide to add second Google account on your device along with adding second Gmail account in your Gmail app.

How to add second Google account on Android Device

STEP 1: Go to Settings on your phone

STEP 2: Tap on “Accounts.” OR “Account & Sync./Account Management” option

STEP 3: Tap on “Add Account.”

STEP 4: Now, Click on “Google” from the list

STEP 5 (if applicable to your device): Enter your Password or Passcode for the device or you can also use Fingerprint Scanner to authenticate the action

STEP 6: Enter your Google account address that you want to set up as your second account

STEP 7: As a part of the two-factor authentication, you will have to type the PIN sent by Google on your phone number or registered e-mail address

STEP 8: After entering the PIN, tap on “Accept” option

How to edit app permissions for the Second Google account on Android To add it

As soon as your second account gets configured on your device by following the steps given above, you’ll need to set the permission and access for it. Here’s how you can control it.

• Go to Settings on your phone
• Select “Accounts” from the list
• Now, tap on “Google” and choose the second Google account
• Select (Tick Mark) the information that you want to share with the second account such as App Data, Calendar, Google Fit, and much more

How to add second Google account in Gmail app on Android

We all have official Gmail account and a personal Gmail account. You can use both the accounts or even more on the Gmail app on Android. It is a cakewalk to add second Gmail account on the Gmail app; you just need to follow the step given below.

• Open the Gmail app on your phone
• Tap on the menu option (three bars icon)
• Now, tap on your e-mail address
• Tap on the “Add Account” option
• Select “Google” from the list of options
• Now, just enter your second Google account address and password