How to Link Multiple Google Accounts Together

Introduction

Google provides a variety of services, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and more. If you have multiple Google accounts for personal and professional use, it can be cumbersome to switch between them. Fortunately, Google enables you to link your accounts together, allowing you to access all of your services without the need to sign in and out of different accounts. In this article, you'll learn how to link multiple Google accounts together.

Step-by-Step Guide

Here are the steps to follow to link your Google accounts:

1. Open your web browser and navigate to https://myaccount.google.com/.
2. Sign in to the Google account you want to use as your primary account.
3. Scroll down to the "Sign-in & Security" section and click "Connected apps & sites".
4. Under "Allow less secure apps", toggle the button to "on" to enable access to your Google account from third-party apps.
5. Go back to the previous page and click "Device activity & notifications".
6. Under "Recently used devices", click "Review devices".
7. A list of devices used to access your Google account will appear. Click "More details" next to the device you want to link.
8. Scroll down to the "Security events" section and click "Review security events".
9. Confirm that there are no unusual activities on your account.
10. Go back to the previous page and click "Sign-in & Security", then click "Signing in to Google".
11. Scroll down to "2-Step Verification" and click "Get started" to add an extra layer of security to your account.
12. Follow the prompts to enable 2-Step Verification on your primary Google account.
13. Open a new tab in your web browser and sign in to the Google account you want to link with your primary account.
14. Navigate to https://myaccount.google.com/security.
15. Under "Signing in to Google", click "Password".
16. Enter your current password and click "Next".
17. Enter a new strong password for the account and click "Change Password".
18. Go back to the previous page and click "Connected apps & sites".
19. Scroll down to "Allow less secure apps" and toggle the button to "on".
20. Go back to the previous page and click "Device activity & notifications".
21. Under "Recently used devices", click "Review devices".
22. A list of devices used to access your Google account will appear. Click "More details" next to the device you want to link.
23. Scroll down to the "Security events" section and click "Review security events".
24. Confirm that there are no unusual activities on your account.
25. Open a new tab in your web browser and sign in to your primary Google account.
26. Navigate to https://myaccount.google.com/security.
27. Under "Your devices", click "Device activity & notifications".
28. Click "Add another device" and follow the prompts to link your secondary Google account to your primary account.
29. You can now switch between your linked accounts by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner of any Google service and selecting the account you want to use.

Conclusion

Linking multiple Google accounts is a great way to streamline your workflow and access all of your services from one place. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily link your accounts and switch between them with ease. Remember to keep your accounts secure by enabling 2-Step Verification and regularly reviewing your security events. Happy linking!