How to switch Play Games profiles

For players with multiple Google Accounts on a device, when you play certain games, you can choose a different profile than the default. You can do this with the methods below.

Important: When you change the profile that you use for a game, the game may load different progress and settings. In that case, going back to the previously-used profile will bring you back to where you were. You can check with the developer about the exact behaviour.

Switch between multiple Play Games profiles

If the quick profile switcher is turned on in a game, you can:

1. Long press on the game icon.
2. Select Choose profile.
   • This option will only appear when multiple Google Accounts are present on the device.
3. Choose from one of the options listed.
4. Tap Save.
   • The game will start with the selected option.

Switch between multiple Play Games profiles with Android settings

1. On your Android phone, tap Settings Google.
2. Tap All services.
3. Tap Settings for Google apps Play Games Sign in account.
   • To change the default profile for games:
     1. Under the 'Change the default account for games' section, tap Change.
     2. Tap on one of the three options provided.
     3. Select a profile.
        • Your changes will auto-save.
     4. At the bottom of your screen, you'll find a confirmation pop-up.
   • To change the profile used for a specific game:
     1. In the 'Change the account by game' section, scroll to the game.
     2. Next to the game, tap Change.
     3. Select a profile.
     4. Tap Save.
     5. When the action is complete, at the bottom of your screen, you'll find a confirmation.