Removing One or Multiple Google Accounts
Note that you will be logged out of all accounts during this process, so make sure you know your Google accounts’ passwords or have recovery options set up.
Clear Browsing Data
After removing one or multiple accounts you can also clear your browser data if you want to completely wipe any traces of your Google Account from the computer. The following steps are according to Google Chrome, however, other browsers will generally follow the same procedure.
Disabling Auto Logins
Chrome also adds Google Accounts to your browser which you log in to on sites like Gmail. To stop this automatic process from taking place follow these steps:
Remove Chrome Profile
Chrome has a feature that allows you to set up multiple different profiles on your browser. These are very useful to separate your work and personal profile or if multiple people share a single device. Data from one profile is not automatically transferred to other profiles and they have separate browsing history, saved passwords etc. If you want to delete a Chrome profile from the browser, here are the steps:
Final thoughts
Navigating Google accounts on your browser can seem tricky at first, but becomes straightforward with our handy guide. From removing accounts to clearing browsing data, and from disabling auto-logins to deleting Chrome profiles, you’re in control. Remember, while these steps remove accounts from your current device, your data remains accessible where you’re signed in on other devices. Just make sure to note down all your credentials in one safe place, such as a password manager. For more on online privacy, consider checking out our article on how to protect and hide your browser fingerprint.
