What a Google Account is

A Google Account lets you use an email address and password to get Google-wide access to most Google products.

Your Google Account helps you get the most out of all the Google services you use by personalizing your experience across devices and gives you control over your data.

When you’re signed in you get access to helpful features like Autofill, helpful recommendations, easy access to your most important information from anywhere.

When you're signed in

Google services can do things like:

Sync your Gmail with your Google Calendar and Google Maps to make sure you’re always on top of your schedule.
Stay connected across the internet so you can resume a YouTube video on a different device or have your contacts, and favorite Play Store apps easily available.
Automatically fill in passwords, addresses, and payment details with info saved to your account.
Choose to sign in to third-party apps or websites safely and quickly.
Use the built-in password manager that securely saves your passwords in a central place only you can access.

Find out if you already have a Google Account

You have a Google Account if you:

Have a Gmail account
Use an email and password to sign into Google services
Use Google services on an Android device

Manage your Google Account

To manage your Google Account just tap on your Initials or Profile Picture in any Google service where it appears and follow the link to “Manage your Google Account” to manage your data and settings.

From your profile picture, you can also easily sign in, sign out, or turn on Incognito mode.

Next steps

Now that you know what a Google Account is, complete your Google Account checklist to get the most from your Google Account.

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