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Use Google Play with multiple devices

Welcome to the Learning Center! Here, you can find everything you need to know to get the most out of the Google Play Store.

You can discover millions of high-quality apps, games, books, and more. Use the steps below to set up and secure your account, add a payment method, and download to all your devices. To protect your privacy, safety, and security, before you install an app, evaluate its safety through the app’s Data safety section. You can also set up a family group and use tools and settings to set healthy digital ground rules with Family Link parental controls.

Complete your Google Play setup

Set up your account to get started with Google Play.

	Add a payment method To purchase apps and content that require payment, associate a payment method with your account.
	Set up verification for purchases Protect yourself from accidental or fraudulent charges.
	How to download apps & digital content Learn how to get apps, games, books, and more with Google Play.
	Buy & use a Play gift card Buy a gift for a friend or family member. Learn how to use a gift card or gift code you received.

Share your purchases

To maximize Google benefits for your household, learn how the family manager controls purchasing, content sharing, and membership for your family group.

	Create a family on Google Create a family group to easily manage purchases, share services like Google One, and connect up to 6 family members on Google.
	Purchase approvals on Google Play Control family expenses and content downloads with Google Play's purchase approval settings.
	Set up a Google Play family payment method Simplify family purchases and retain control over expenses and purchase approvals as the family manager.
	Manage your family on Google As the family manager, learn how to invite new members and control the addition, removal, and supervision of your Google family group.
	Use Google Play Family Library Learn how you can share purchased apps, games, movies, TV shows, e-books, and audiobooks with family members with Google Play Family Library.

Use Google Play with multiple devices

Manage apps and content across all of your devices.

	Find apps for your watch, tablet, TV, car, or other device Search or browse for apps you can use with a specific device or device type.
	Install apps on another device from your phone, tablet, or computer Use your favorite device to download an app or content on other Android devices.
	Sync your apps across devices Automatically download apps across multiple devices.
	Reinstall apps on a new or another device Find apps and content you previously purchased or downloaded and install them on another device.