A simple extension to choose Google accounts per tab.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
June 2, 2020
Size
33.77KiB
Developer
Category
Users
161
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
*://accounts.google.com/*
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Google Account Chooser Extension

Have you ever gotten an error when trying to view a Google Form because it was created in an organization that you were a part of, but had logged in as a secondary account? Have you ever had a file on Google Drive shared with you, but gotten an error because it was shared with your secondary account? Some of those services have an icon in the top right-hand corner to switch your account, but some of them don't. This extension helps with those services that don't.

Never again settle for the advice of \"log out of all your Google accounts and log back in with just this one.\" If you're like me, you've been there, and are in no rush to get back.

The permissions are limited and reasonable. It should not significantly affect performance. All the code is short, readable, commented, and completely open source (https://github.com/agoldstein03/Account-Chooser-Extension).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Google Account Chooser", "short_name": "Account Chooser", "version": "1.0.1", "minimum_chrome_version": "40", "description": "A simple extension to choose Google accounts per tab.", "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "*://accounts.google.com/*" ], "icons": { "16": "logo16.png", "24": "logo24.png", "32": "logo32.png", "48": "logo48.png", "64": "logo64.png", "128": "logo128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Google Account Chooser extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Google Account Chooser extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Google Account Chooser extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Google Account Chooser extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Google Account Chooser extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Google Account Chooser extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Google Account Chooser Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Google Account Chooser extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Google Account Chooser extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Google Account Chooser extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Google Account Chooser extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Google Account Chooser extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Google Account Chooser extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Google Account Chooser extension file

Select and download the Google Account Chooser extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Google Account Chooser extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Google Account Chooser extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Google Account Chooser extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Google Account Chooser extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Larnell Carthans (ID: 000000b137c4724b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/01/2022 Suddently can't switch accounts in gmail. This app fixed it, thanks!

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Dmitry “Arty” G (ID: 000000cdb411e288) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/28/2021 Thank you thank you thank you!