How to Set Up Multiple Profiles in Chrome

Chrome profiles let different family members have their own bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history — great for sharing a computer without mixing up accounts.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Open the profile menu in Chrome
2.Add a new profile
3.Choose a color theme (optional)
4.Sign in to Google (optional)
5.Switch between profiles

Open the profile menu in Chrome

~15s

Open Chrome. In the top-right corner, find the circular profile icon (it might show a letter or a photo). Click it. A menu appears showing "Other people" at the bottom and a gear icon.

Add a new profile

~15s

In the profile menu, click "+ Add" or "Add another account." A new Chrome window opens with a setup screen. Name the profile (e.g., "Dad," "Margaret," or "Work").

Choose a color theme (optional)

~18s

Pick a color theme for the new profile. This color-codes the browser window so you always know at a glance which profile is active.

Quick Tip

Use a distinct color for each profile — blue for one person, green for another. You will immediately see which profile is active just by the browser color.

Sign in to Google (optional)

~15s

Chrome will offer to sign in with a Google account. Signing in syncs bookmarks and passwords across devices. If this is a shared guest profile, skip signing in.

Switch between profiles

~15s

Click the circular profile icon in the top-right of Chrome. All profiles appear in the menu. Click any name to switch. Each profile opens in its own Chrome window.

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If more than one person uses the same computer, Chrome profiles let each person have a completely separate browsing environment. Each profile has its own bookmarks, saved passwords, browsing history, extensions, and Chrome settings — entirely separate from other profiles.

This is useful when: - A spouse or partner also uses the same computer - A grandparent uses a child's or grandchild's computer - You want to keep work and personal browsing completely separate - A caregiver uses your computer and you prefer your bookmarks and passwords remain private

Switching between profiles takes one click. Each profile can be color-coded and named, so it is visually clear which profile is active.

Profiles also sync to your Google account. If you sign in to a profile with your Google account, your bookmarks and passwords appear on any other device where you sign into Chrome with the same account — your phone, tablet, another computer.

Creating a new profile does not affect existing ones. Your current setup — bookmarks, passwords, history — stays exactly as it is. The new profile starts completely fresh.

Note: Profiles are not the same as private/incognito mode. Private mode hides browsing from history but does not separate settings from your main profile. Profiles do separate everything.

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