How To Add an Account to Google Play

Lee Stanton July 22, 2021

As the main content hub, Google Play is a vital service that supplies all of the essential apps for every Android device. While alternative stores exist for Android, you’ll likely get every game and app you need from Google Play, so adding an account will be necessary.

This article will explain how you can add and manage one or more Google Play accounts on your Android devices.

How to Add an Account on Google Play

Google Play is linked to your Google account – that’s the one you use to log into your Gmail, YouTube, and other Google services.

If you don’t have a Google account, you’ll need to set one up before configuring Google Play. Here’s how to do just that:

Enter the sign-in page for Google. You can reach the page in three ways: using this link, clicking on the top-right icon on the Google search page, or searching online for ‘create a Google account.’
Once you get to the account creation form, enter your first and last name. You’ll also need to create a username and password.
Hit ‘’Next.’’
Add a phone number you can use to verify and secure your account. This step is optional but highly recommended to protect your data from unauthorized access.

Now you have a Google account, and you can use it to set up Google Play.

Follow these steps to add an account on Google Play:

Open the settings for your device, locate and tap ‘’Accounts.’’
Tap on ‘’Add account’’, then on ‘’Google.’’
You’ll get instructions on how to proceed. The details of this step will depend on your device’s make and model, so make sure to follow every instruction precisely.
When prompted to add an account, enter your Google credentials.

Your device will now be set up to use your Google account, and you’ll be able to log into it the next time you open Google Play.

How to Add a Google Account on Android TV

If you own an Android TV, you can also add accounts on that device. Here’s how to add an existing Google account on your TV:

On your remote, hit the ‘’Home’’ button.
Find Settings – it could be denoted by name or the gear icon.
Depending on the TV, you’ll see an option named ‘’Add account’’, ‘’Account and Sign in’’, or something similar. Select the account-related option.
You’ll get a prompt to enter your email and password. Once done, confirm the action.

Your account should now be active on the TV. If you’ve linked your Google account with your phone number, you might get a notification on your phone. This security feature will notify you whenever a new device is used to log in to your account.

Tap ‘’Allow’’ on the prompt that shows up on your phone to allow your TV access to the account.

Additional FAQs

How many accounts can you add to Google Play?

You have an unlimited number of Google accounts, and the same goes for your Google Play accounts. You won’t, however, be able to use Google Play with multiple accounts at the same time. Instead, you’ll need to log in to a single account and install any games or apps using it.

If you want to switch accounts in Google Play, follow these steps:

1. In Google Play, locate the icon with your initials or profile picture. It should be in the top-right corner, in the search box.

2. Tapping your profile icon will bring up a list of all of the accounts you’re currently logged in to on your device. The one you’re using at the moment will be on top, and the others will be below the line.

3. Tap on one of the other accounts, and Google Play will switch to it.

3. How Do I Create Another Google Account?

There’s no limit on how many Google accounts you can have, and creating additional accounts is relatively straightforward. You can do it right from Google’s homepage using the following method:

1. On the homepage (the one with the Google logo and search bar), hit the top-right icon with your initials or profile picture.

2. You’ll see a pop-up containing your active and other accounts. There will be an ‘’Add another account’’ option below – tap or click on it.

3. The browser will now take you to the sign-in page. At the bottom of the sign-in box, go to ‘’Create account’’, then ‘’For myself.’’

4. In the account creation form, enter your name, new username, and password.

5. Once you fill out the form, click or tap ‘’Next.’’

That’s it – you now have a new Google account.

Take Advantage of the Largest App Depository

Google Play allows you to browse and download thousands of games and apps, and adding new accounts can help you better organize how you use the apps.

Do you want to install a game on your personal account but keep your business account free of such apps? Setting up additional accounts will make this possible.

How many Google Play accounts do you have? How do you use the different accounts? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.