How to Allow Google Workspace Users to Add and Remove Managed or Personal Google Accounts on Android Devices

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

You can allow or prevent users from adding personal Google accounts or managed Google Workspace accounts on their devices.
You can add only one Google Workspace account to devices with a work profile.
If you turn off Allow account addition and removal, users can still add their Google accounts in their work profile or device through Exchange, IMAP, or POP.

Requirements to control profile addition on Android devices

This setting only applies to Android devices that are company-owned or have a work profile.
To turn on this setting, you must turn on the Accounts setting.

How to allow or disable profile addition on Android devices step-by-step with images

Step 1

In Google Admin at https://admin.google.com, click Devices > Mobile & endpoints > Settings > Android settings in the menu on the left.

Step 2

Select Users and accounts.

Step 3

Click Google Accounts.

Step 4

Check the Allow user to add their Google Account box and click SAVE.

Changes may take up to 24 hours to take effect on mobile devices.

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Control if Google Workspace Users Can Add or Remove Accounts on Android Devices

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Control if Users Can Add or Remove Google Accounts on Android Devices

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