Google Chrome does not require a Google account to function. If you want to remove one or all Google accounts from Chrome, you can do that and still use the browser. We’ll show you how to do that on desktop and mobile.
Remark: When you remove your Google account from Chrome, the browser will stop syncing and your browsing data will no longer be stored in your account. This means you won’t be able to access that data from other devices, so keep that in mind when deleting the account.
Unlink a Google account from Chrome on desktop
To unlink your Google account from Chrome on your desktop, first open Chrome and click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
In the profile menu that opens, next to “Other profiles,” click the gear icon.
You will see a user switch window. Find the profile with the Google account you want to delete.
In the top right corner of that profile, click the three dots and choose “Delete.”
Chrome displays a warning that your browser data will be deleted if you sign out of your account. Continue by clicking “Delete”.
And your Google account is now unlinked from your Chrome browser. Your browser data will no longer sync with your account, and that’s it.
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Unlink a Google account from Chrome on Android
To remove your Google account from Chrome for Android, first launch the Chrome app on your phone.
In the top right corner of Chrome, tap your profile icon.
You will see the “Settings” page. Tap your Google account here.
On your account page, tap “Sign out and turn off sync” at the bottom.
Choose “Continue” at the prompt.
Tip: To remove your current browsing data from the Chrome app, enable the “Also clear your Chrome data from this device” option.
And that’s it. Your Chrome app is no longer signed in to your Google account.
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Sign out of a Google account in Chrome on iPhone and iPad
To sign out of your Google account from Chrome on an iPhone or iPad, first launch Chrome on your phone.
In the top right corner of Chrome, tap your profile icon.
Choose your Google account on the “Settings” page that opens.
Tap “Sign Out” on the account page.
A prompt will appear at the bottom of your phone’s screen. If you want to save your Google account browsing data in the browser, select “Save data” in the prompt. Otherwise, tap “Clear data.”
Your Apple device will delete your Google account and you’re all set.
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