Instructions apply to all Android versions and devices across all manufacturers, although menus and options might differ slightly.

opt for Gmail account.

Confirm with a tap onRemove Account.

Three Android screens showing Gmail account to remove, Remove Account button and Remove Account confirmation

OpenSettingsand tapAccounts,orUsers & Accountson some phones.

Tap the Gmail account.

You may need to tapGmailfirst on some devices.

Mobile Gmail Sync Account screens

Scroll down toGmailand tap the toggle next to it to disable Gmail from syncing to your phone.

Some devices might call this settingSync Gmail.

Scroll down and tapSettings.

Menu button, Settings button and Gmail account in Android Gmail Settings

Tap the relevant account.

SelectNotifications>Noneto turn off notifications.

On some Android devices, you could’t remove a Gmail account.

Notifications button, None radio button in Gmail Settings for Android

Instead, disable it atApps>Gmail>Disable.

FAQ

To remove a Gmail account from an iPhone, tapSettings>Mail>Accounts.

Tap your Gmail account and selectDelete account.

Use this process todelete any email account from an iPhone.

SelectMenu(three dots) on a profile >Delete.

On an Android, select yourprofileicon, tapManage accounts on this gadget, and selectRemove Account.