

Google has managed to make it much easier to work with multiple accounts in Gmail. If you tap that entry, you’ll see a universal inbox for your Google Mail accounts only (that’s right, IMAP/POP accounts are not included in All Mail). If you have multiple Google Mail accounts configured on Gmail, you should notice an All Mail folder in the sidebar ( Figure C). Google has also included another little trick. Using this “bubble system,” you can switch between your Gmail accounts, your IMAP/POP accounts, or between Gmail and IMAP/POP accounts. You can tap a bubble to quickly switch between accounts.įigure B Switching between Gmail and IMAP/POP accounts. At the top of the sidebar ( Figure B), you should see small bubbles representing all of your accounts. How do you do this? From with the Gmail app, right swipe from the left edge of the screen to reveal the sidebar. Let’s assume you have multiple Gmail accounts and multiple IMAP/POP accounts setup on Gmail. The good news? Google has managed to make working with multiple Gmail and IMAP/POP accounts very simple. Once you’ve added the account, it should immediately start syncing. Tap either Google or Personal (IMAP/POP)– Figure Aįigure A Adding a new account on a Verizon-branded HTC M8.In the sidebar, scroll all the way down to the bottom.Swipe right from the left edge of the screen.You might think this is done from Settings | Accounts. Additional accountsīefore I reveal the secret sauce, let me first show you how to add an addition account to the Gmail app. However, once you know the secret, it couldn’t possibly be any easier. Thankfully, Google has picked up on that and enabled their tried-and-true Gmail app for multiple accounts–with a nod to simplicity and ease of use.Īlthough it’s simple to set up, switching between accounts isn’t terribly obvious. How cumbersome is it to have to constantly switch between the Gmail and Email apps on Android? Or how about flip between Gmail accounts in the same app? If you’re very busy and constantly on the go, it can quickly turn into a real waste of time–especially when you’re dealing with multiple email accounts. Jack Wallen shows you how the Gmail app can help you handle multiple accounts on your Android device. How to manage multiple accounts in Google Gmail
