How to delete a Gmail account from your Android device

Recent experiences show how essential a Gmail account has become on smartphones. When a new mobile device is set up, the first step often requested is to connect a Gmail account. This ensures a backup of emails, contacts, calendar events, and files in the cloud. Yet it is important to know how to delete a Gmail account from a mobile device—whether to retire a device, switch accounts, or protect personal data before selling it or passing it to someone else.

Deleting a Gmail account from a mobile device is straightforward, but users should be aware that removing an account from the phone also removes associated content such as emails, contacts, and settings. If the intent is to proceed, the steps below guide the process.

1. Open the Settings app on an Android phone.

2. Navigate to Passwords and accounts. The label may vary by device version, such as Users and accounts.

3. Under Accounts, select the account to remove.

4. Tap Remove account.

5. Confirm by tapping Accept.

6. If this is the only Google account on the device, the user may be asked to enter the device pattern, PIN, or password for security.

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once you can have deleted your gmail account from mobile phone, request Add a new email account from Google or another server. To do this, simply follow these steps.

1. Open the Settings app on your phone.

2. Tap Accounts. If this option does not appear, click Users and accounts.

3. At the bottom, access the Add account option.

4. Select the type of account to add.

5. Tap Google to add a Gmail account. When signed in, emails, contacts, calendar events, and other data are automatically synced to the device.

6. Choose Personal (IMAP) or Personal (POP3) to add another personal account. If accessing email with programs like Microsoft Outlook or Apple Mail, these options are typically recommended.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

8. Note that adding an account may require the device pattern, PIN, or password for security.