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Time
About 3 minutes
Reviewed
August 31, 2026
Before you start
Keep your Android phone nearby and unlocked.
Read one action, then try only that action.
Your wording may vary slightly by model, region, carrier, or account state.
If Settings is not where the picture shows it, swipe up for all apps and search for “Settings.”
Your screen may differ: Samsung may also show a separate Samsung account; this guide covers the Google Account used by Android and Google apps.
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Step 1 of 3
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Open Settings
Open the app list and tap Settings.
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Swipe up for all apps
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Open Settings. Open the app list and tap Settings. The Android Settings list opens.
Tap Google. Scroll to Google and tap it. On some phones, start with Passwords & accounts or Accounts and backup. The Google account page opens with the connected email near the top.
Check the email. Your Google Account email appears near the top. Tap Manage your Google Account for more details. The connected email address appears near the top.
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How to add accounts to your Galaxy phone
Published by Samsung Care. Shows where account management lives on a Galaxy phone. Use the written steps to identify the email already on your phone.
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Follow the steps
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Step 1
Open Settings
Open the app list and tap Settings.
You should now see: The Android Settings list opens.
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Step 2
Tap Google
Scroll to Google and tap it. On some phones, start with Passwords & accounts or Accounts and backup.
You should now see: The Google account page opens with the connected email near the top.
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Step 3
Check the email
Your Google Account email appears near the top. Tap Manage your Google Account for more details.
You should now see: The connected email address appears near the top.
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My screen looks different
That is normal. Phone makers sometimes move or rename a setting.
Pixel often uses Passwords & accounts.
Samsung usually uses Accounts and backup → Manage accounts. Motorola may say Passwords & accounts or Users & accounts.
