Add or remove an account on Android

When you add a Google account, the information associated with that account, such as your email and contacts, is automatically added to your phone. When you remove an account, you also delete everything associated with that account from your phone. This includes email, contacts, and settings.

1. Open your device's Settings app.
   
2. Tap Passwords & accounts. If you can't find "Accounts," tap Users & accounts.
   
3. Under "Accounts," tap Add account.
   
4. Tap the type of account you want to add.
   • To add your Google Account, tap Google. When you sign in with a Google Account, the email, contacts, calendar events, and other data associated with that account automatically sync with your device.
     
   • To add your Google Meet account, tap Meet. When you sign in with your Meet account, you can make and receive video calls, create meetings, and call devices linked to your Home.
   • To add a different personal account, tap Exchange, Personal (IMAP), or Personal (POP3). You'd generally choose these if you use an email program like Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail. Learn how to use IMAP or POP3 with Gmail.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. If you're adding accounts, you may need to enter your device's pattern, PIN, or password for security.

1. Open your device's Settings app.
   
2. Tap Passwords & accounts. If you can't find "Accounts," tap Users & accounts.
   
3. Under "Accounts," tap the account you want to remove Remove account.
   
4. To confirm, tap Remove account Remove account.
5. If this is the only Google Account on the device, you'll need to enter your device's pattern, PIN, or password for security.