Google is rolling out updated interfaces for its sign-up and sign-in pages across various products. The new interfaces better align with the Material Design, giving the pages a modern look and feel. The changes apply to Google products on the web and mobile devices. The update is purely aesthetic with no impact on functionality.
Google rolls out new sign-up and sign-in pages
Earlier this month, some users reported seeing a new sign-in page for Google products. A few days later, the company officially started teasing the redesign, confirming that those users were selected for early testing on the change. “A new look is coming soon—Google is improving its sign-in page with a more modern look and feel,” a banner on the sign-in page read.
Google has now announced that the rollout has begun widely across its products on smartphones, tablets, and computers. The updated interfaces have better spacing and “a better layout for all screen types, which includes large and wide screens.” On the desktop, you now get two columns with the “G” logo on the left and “Email or phone” and “Enter your password” text fields on the right.
A blue, pill-shaped “Next” button appears in the bottom-right corner, alongside the “Create account” button. The whole thing sits centrally on the screen within a white rounded rectangular container against a light blue background. Below this white sheet is the language switcher and links to Help, Privacy, and Terms. The blue background disappears if you reduce the width of the window.
On mobile, you still get a single column but with better spacing and similar Material Design. Overall, this update improves the aesthetics of Google’s sign-up and sign-in pages. As said earlier, there is no change to the functionality of Google’s products or these pages. The steps to create a Google Account haven’t changed, nor have the steps to sign into an existing account.
The update is rolling out widely
Google recently started rolling out this interface redesign. The company hopes to make the changes available to everyone globally by the first week of March. You don’t have to do anything from your end. The updated interfaces will show up automatically once rolled out for you. You cannot go back, either. “There is no end-user setting for this feature—users see these improvements automatically,” Google says. “If you use an older version of a browser, you may still find the old sign-in page.”