Wednesday, February 8, 2012

How to use two Google Account in Chrome

I don't know about you but I've got more than one Google account. Therefore, I often switch between one and another.

However, how do you do it without log in / log out all the time... Answer is simple: Chrome users!

You might have seen this new feature appearing in the version 15. You might have heard bad things about it. Well, like using a computer, or a car, it all depends on how you use it.

Obviously, you can use the functionality Chrome users if you are not using your own personal computer... You wouldn't want someone spooking around your personal DATA. SO, only use this on your personal computer(s)!

If you meet that criteria, then let's check it out!

So, go to "chrome://settings/personal".

There, you see a section "Users". By clicking "Add new user", it'll open a new window where you are asked to sign-in.
Signing-in syncs your DATA between two personal computers. You don't need to sign-in if you have only one.

From there, and if it is the first you use it, you'll have two users:

  • The default one that you have been using since the beginning
  • And the new one.
You can edit the user by double-clicking it.
You'll be able to give it a name and avatar.

Each user is independent from another. History, bookmarks, Google account, everything is kept inside its bubble.
So default user can be signed-in to "example1@gmail.com" and new user can be signed-in to "example2@gmail.com.

A few remarks though:
  • Sync doesn't work with Business Account... Don't know why but Google has kept the Business account kinda behind the personal ones...
  • If you delete a user, all the user DATA will be deleted.
Well, I hope this is of any use to you and happy browsing! 

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