How to Change Email on Google Play
Step 1: Sign Out of Your Current Email Account
Before you can change your email on Google Play, you need to sign out of your current email account. This will ensure that your new email account is not linked to your old account. To sign out, follow these steps:
- Go to the Google Play Store on your device.
- Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the top left corner.
- Tap on "Account".
- Tap on "Sign out".
- Confirm that you want to sign out by tapping on "Sign out".
Step 2: Sign Up for a New Email Account
Now that you have signed out of your current email account, you can sign up for a new email account. Here are the steps:
- Go to the Google Play Store on your device.
- Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the top left corner.
- Tap on "Account".
- Tap on "Create account".
- Enter your first and last name, email address, and password.
- Choose a username and password for your new email account.
- Tap on "Create".
Step 3: Verify Your New Email Account
To complete the sign-up process, you need to verify your new email account. Here are the steps:
- Go to the Google Play Store on your device.
- Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the top left corner.
- Tap on "Account".
- Tap on "Verify email".
- Enter the verification code sent to your new email address.
- Tap on "Verify".
Step 4: Set Up Your New Email Account
Now that you have verified your new email account, you can set it up. Here are the steps:
- Go to the Google Play Store on your device.
- Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the top left corner.
- Tap on "Account".
- Tap on "Settings".
- Tap on "Email".
- Enter your new email address, password, and other settings as desired.
- Tap on "Save".
Step 5: Update Your Google Play Store
To ensure that your new email account is linked to your Google Play Store account, you need to update your Google Play Store settings. Here are the steps:
- Go to the Google Play Store on your device.
- Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the top left corner.
- Tap on "Account".
- Tap on "Settings".
- Tap on "Account settings".
- Tap on "Google Play Store".
- Tap on "Update account".
- Confirm that you want to update your account by tapping on "Update".
Step 6: Change Your Email on Google Play
Now that you have updated your Google Play Store settings, you can change your email on Google Play. Here are the steps:
- Go to the Google Play Store on your device.
- Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the top left corner.
- Tap on "Account".
- Tap on "Settings".
- Tap on "Email".
- Enter your new email address.
- Confirm that you want to change your email by tapping on "Change email".
Important Notes
- Make sure that your new email account is not already linked to your Google Play Store account.
- If you have multiple email accounts, you may need to sign out of one account before signing up for a new account.
- If you have any issues with your new email account, you can contact Google Support for assistance.
Tips and Tricks
- To avoid signing out of your current email account, you can use the "Sign out" feature in the Google Play Store settings.
- To change your email on Google Play, you can use the "Change email" feature in the Google Play Store settings.
- To update your Google Play Store settings, you can use the "Update account" feature in the Google Play Store settings.
Conclusion
Changing your email on Google Play is a straightforward process that requires some basic steps. By following these steps, you can ensure that your new email account is linked to your Google Play Store account and that you have access to all the features and functionality of Google Play. Remember to always sign out of your current email account before signing up for a new account, and to update your Google Play Store settings to ensure that your new email account is linked to your account.