Add & use accounts on your device

If you have multiple accounts, you can choose which account you're using. These instructions will work for the Google Play Store, as well as Play Music, Play Movies & TV, Play Books, Play Newsstand, or Play Games. 

Switch accounts in a Google Play app

1. Open a Google Play app.
2. Tap Menu .
   • If you don't see the menu icon in the top left corner, tap back until you're on the app home screen. 
3. Look for the name and email address of the account you're using at the top of the screen.
4. Tap the Down arrow .
5. Tap the account you want to use.

Switch accounts on the Google Play website on a mobile device

1. Open a web browser (like Chrome or Safari) and then go to play.google.com. 
2. In the top left, tap Menu . 
3. Next to your profile picture and name, tap Edit .
4. Select a different account. If you don't see one of your accounts listed, tap Manage accounts. 

Switch accounts on the Google Play website on a computer

1. Go to play.google.com. 
2. In the top right, click on your profile picture. 
3. Select a different account. If you don't see one of your accounts listed, click Add account. 

You can help protect your Google Account and your Google Play purchases by adding account recovery options, like a backup email address or phone number. This helps us contact you if you ever forget your password or need help with your account.

The Google Account Help Center has all the information you need to:

• Set recovery email address and phone number.
• Protect your account with 2-Step Verification.
• Manage your account.