How to use multiple profiles in Chrome

Browsers / by admin / December 19, 2019

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If your computer is used by several people, or you want to distinguish between work and personal life in a browser - that is what you need.

When to use multiple profiles

The first and most obvious reason for creating a second profile in Chrome - sharing a computer with someone else. It could be your wife, mother or child. Separate accounts are in this case used to isolate the personal data and get rid of search advertising, focused on another user.

However, it is important to remember that every Chrome user can easily switch to another profile. No passwords are not requested during the transition.

Use the browser on the same device costs only with someone you trust.

Also two accounts in the Chrome may well be necessary, and one person who is willing to share data work and personal profiles.

If the other person uses your browser infrequently, it will approach a simple guest mode in which to preserve the history of visits. It is activated in the dropdown menu Profiles.

How to work with profiles on the desktop

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Adding a second profile

In Chrome in the upper right corner of the window click the button with your name.
Select the "Manage Users" and then click "Add User".
Type the name, select an image and click "Add".

In the window that opens, you can enter a new profile using Chrome Google account. However, this is optional: you can use a browser and without authorization.

When you create a second profile on the desktop shortcut will appear automatically for Chrome, allowing to immediately proceed to your account. For each user, you can make a shortcut, which is very convenient.

Login to your profile

Since for each profile, shortcuts are icons that differ, enter it in your Chrome account, you can use them.

If the browser is already open and you want to go to a different profile, the upper right corner of the window, click the name and select. Chrome new window will be opened for you.

Deleting a Profile

In Chrome in the upper right corner of the window click the button with your name.
Select the "Manage Users".
In the window that opens, move your mouse over the account you want to delete and click on the dot in the corner.
Select "Delete User" and confirm the action.

When you delete a profile from the Chrome all associated data will be deleted from your computer.

How to use multiple profiles on smartphones and tablets

Only one account can be used on the iPhone and iPad browser Chrome. add the second profile is also impossible in the browser on Android-gadgets, but absolutely necessary, you can add a user to the device settings.

To do this, go to "Settings» → «Users and accounts." Then select "Users» → «Add Account". The new user will be able to work with the browser and customize it on your own.