You can change your Google Account details directly through your device's settings or through the Google Account website. Here's how:
On an Android Phone or Tablet:
- Open the Settings app. Look for the gear icon on your home screen or in your app drawer.
- Navigate to Google. This may be labeled "Google," "Google Services," or something similar depending on your device.
- Manage your Google Account. Tap on the option that lets you manage your Google Account.
- Go to Personal Info. At the top of the screen, select "Personal info."
- Choose what to change. Under "Basic info" or "Contact info," tap the specific information you want to update (e.g., name, birthday, phone number, email address).
- Edit the information. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the changes and save them.
On a Computer (Web Browser):
- Go to your Google Account. Visit myaccount.google.com.
- Sign in to your Google Account. If you're not already signed in, enter your email address and password.
- Go to Personal Info. In the left navigation panel, click on "Personal info."
- Choose what to change. Under "Profile" or "Contact info," click the information you want to update.
- Edit the information. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the changes and save them.
Examples of Information You Can Change:
- Name: Your first and last name.
- Birthday: Your date of birth.
- Gender: Your gender identity.
- Password: Your Google Account password. Important: Changing your password will sign you out of your account on all devices, except for some where you may need to manually sign out.
- Email Address: The email addresses associated with your account.
- Phone Number: The phone number associated with your account. This can be used for recovery purposes.
- Recovery Email/Phone: An alternate email address or phone number used for account recovery in case you forget your password or lose access to your primary account.
- Language: Your preferred language.
Important Considerations:
- Security: Always use a strong and unique password to protect your Google Account.
- Recovery Information: Keep your recovery email and phone number up to date. This is critical if you ever need to regain access to your account.
- Verification: Google may require you to verify your identity when making certain changes, such as changing your password or adding a recovery email.
