How to Change Default Google Drive Account (2024 Guide)

In this article, we will show you how to change your default Google Drive account. Simply follow the steps below!

Change Default Google Drive Account

Here’s how to change your default Google Drive account:

1. Sign Out of All Google Accounts

Click on your profile picture in the top right corner, then click on “Sign out of all accounts” to log out from all Google accounts you are currently signed into.

2. Sign In with Your Preferred Google Account

After signing out, you’ll be redirected to the Google login page. Sign back in with the Google account you want to set as your default for Google Drive.

3. Confirm Default Account Setup

Once signed in, check that the account you logged into is now set as the default by looking at the account shown in the top right corner. When you switch to a different account, your default account should have the label “Default” next to it.

In short, the only way to change your default Google Drive account is by signing out of all Google accounts. You can log back in with the account you want to set as the default.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to change your default Google Drive account. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to switch Google Drive accounts on desktop and how to merge Google Drive accounts.