How to Sign In to Gemini on the Web and Your Phone
Sign in to Gemini with a Google account on the web, Android or iPhone. Find out which account types work and how to fix common login problems.
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Go to gemini.google.com and click “Sign in” in the top-right corner. Sign in with your regular Google account - the same one you use for Gmail or YouTube. On your phone, open the Gemini app and choose a Google account. Some web features work without signing in, but you need an account to save chat history, choose a model or use a paid plan. Here are the steps, supported account types and common problems, based on Google’s help pages checked on October 30, 2026.
How to sign in to Gemini
In a web browser
- Go to gemini.google.com. Google lists Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Edge as supported browsers.
- Click Sign in in the top-right corner.
- Choose a Google account from the list, or enter your email address and password. If you use two-step verification, confirm the sign-in on your phone.
- After signing in, you’ll see your chat history in the left-hand menu and a model selector beside the prompt box.
On Android
- Download the Gemini app from Google Play if you don’t already have it.
- Open the app. If a sign-in screen appears, choose a Google account saved on your phone.
- The app will ask whether you want Gemini to replace Google Assistant. If you agree, “Hey Google” and pressing and holding the button will open Gemini. To switch back to Assistant, open the profile menu in the app and select Switch to Google Assistant.
On iPhone and iPad
- Download the Gemini app from the App Store.
- Open it and sign in with your Google account.
Which Google accounts can you use?
| Account type | Can you sign in to Gemini? |
|---|---|
| Personal Google account (Gmail) | Yes |
| Work Google Workspace account | Yes, if your organisation has a Workspace plan that includes Gemini and you’re at least 18 |
| School Google account, such as a university account | Only if your school administrator has enabled Gemini |
| Child’s account managed with Family Link | Not in the Gemini web app; a parent can also turn off the child’s access to Gemini |
Google account age requirements vary by country. Children’s accounts can be created and supervised by a parent using Family Link.
What can you do without signing in?
Google says some Gemini web app features work without signing in. You need to sign in to save chats, use additional features and change models. ChatGPT has a similar sign-in option for some features.
How to switch accounts or sign out
- Sign out in a browser: on gemini.google.com, click Menu on the left, then your profile picture or initial, and select Sign out.
- Switch accounts: click your profile picture and choose another account from the list. If it isn’t there, select “Add account” or sign out and sign back in with the account you want.
- Paid plan on the wrong account: a Google AI subscription is tied to one Google account. If you bought Google AI Pro on a personal Gmail account but sign in with your work account, you won’t see the paid features.
Common Gemini sign-in problems
Your work or school account can’t access Gemini
An administrator controls access on work and school accounts, and a company needs the appropriate Workspace licence. Without it, you’ll see a message saying you don’t have access. Ask your IT department to enable Gemini, or sign in with a personal account. Google also notes that some mobile app features, such as quick voice commands, aren’t available on work accounts.
A child can’t sign in
An account managed with Family Link can’t sign in to the Gemini web app. Parents manage access in Family Link settings.
You can’t see the model selector
According to Google’s help pages, you need to sign in to change models. Without an account, you use the default model.
The app opens Assistant instead of Gemini
On Android, set Gemini as your digital assistant in the Gemini app. Other devices with Assistant, such as speakers, TVs and cars, continue to use Google Assistant.
Want to turn Gemini off?
See Google’s instructions for managing Gemini on your phone and in Search.
Plans after you sign in
Signing in is free. You pay only if you choose a Google AI plan. You can manage your subscription in Gemini under Settings & help, then Show subscriptions, or in Google One. For details of what each plan includes, check Google’s plan information. Google also has a separate offer for students.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sign in to Gemini?
Go to gemini.google.com, click “Sign in” in the top-right corner and choose a Google account. On your phone, open the Gemini app and choose an account saved on the device.
Does it cost anything to sign in to Gemini?
No. You can sign in with a free Google account. Google AI plans, such as Google AI Pro, are paid subscriptions.
Can I use Gemini without a Google account?
Partly. Some features in the web app work without signing in, but you won’t have chat history or a model selector.
How old do you have to be to use Gemini?
Google account age requirements vary by country. Google requires you to be at least 18 to use a work account with Gemini. Children’s Family Link accounts can’t sign in to the Gemini web app.
Why can’t I sign in to Gemini with my school account?
Your school’s administrator must enable the service for school accounts. Gemini won’t work with that account until they do.
How do I sign out of Gemini?
In a browser, click Menu on the left, then your profile picture or initial, and select Sign out.
Sources
- Google Help: What you need to sign in to Gemini Apps
- Google Help: Get started with the Gemini mobile app
- Google Help: Manage your Google AI plan in Gemini Apps
- Google Help: Age requirements for Google Accounts
Checked: October 30, 2026
