Redeem now - To remove a Google account from Chrome, go to your Profile settings.
- You can also disable automatic logins so you don't sign into Chrome when logging into a Google site.
- Make sure to update your Chrome browser to the latest version before attempting to disable automatic logins.
Google Chrome gives you the option to save multiple Google accounts so you can easily switch back and forth between profiles when browsing.
You can add a Google account to Chrome at any time — and just as easily remove one.
Whether it's an old work account you no longer use, or a friend's account that they used briefly on your computer, you can remove a Google account by opening and using a settings menu in your browser.
While you're at it, you might also want to disable automatic log-in, a feature that signs you into Chrome whenever you sign into a Google site like Gmail.
Here's how to do it on your desktop.
How to remove an account from Google Chrome
1. Open Chrome on your Mac or PC.
2. From any webpage, click on your circular profile picture in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window.
Quick tip: If you don't have a profile picture associated with your account, the circle will include your initials instead. If there is no picture or initials, you aren't logged into any Google accounts on this computer.
3. Once you click your picture, a menu will open. Click the gear icon next to Other Profiles near the bottom of this menu.
4. Click the three dots in the top right corner of the account you want to remove and click Delete in the small drop-down menu that appears.
5. You'll see a pop-up asking you to confirm you want to delete that profile, so click Delete in the bottom right corner. Your browser will take a moment to process the request, and then will remove the Google account.
How to disable automatic logins on Google Chrome
To prevent Chrome from force-signing you into your local Chrome account after signing into a Google site, you should disable automatic logins.
Quick tip: Make sure you've updated Google Chrome to the latest version before proceeding. The ability to remove automatic logins is only available in Chrome 69 and later.
1. Click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the Chrome window and select Settings.
2. Under the You and Google heading in the right pane, click on Sync and Google services
3. In the Other Google services section, click on the toggle next to Allow Chrome sign-in to turn off automatic log-ins.
4. You may get a prompt asking if you want to turn off sync and personalization. Click Turn off.
Note: This will log you out of your Google account on that browser.
5. Relaunch Chrome for the changes to take effect.
Marissa Perino Marissa Perino is a former editorial intern covering executive lifestyle. She previously worked at Cold Lips in London and Creative Nonfiction in Pittsburgh. She studied journalism and communications at the University of Pittsburgh, along with creative writing. Find her on Twitter: @mlperino. Read more Read lessncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyowcidnKxnpJqwqXvHqK5mrJ9iv6a5zq%2BcZp%2BfpLStsYyampynpaPBbrLRqKRmm5invK6x