Google Chrome Profiles

How to switch and choose the right one...

Google Chrome is now prompting users to switch to a different profile when it detects a new login. Chrome profiles are nothing new — they allow you to swap between Google accounts; keep personalized extensions, apps, history, themes, and bookmarks for different users on shared computers; and sync those settings between devices as well.

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With profiles, you can keep all your Chrome info separate, like bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings. This is ideal when you are sharing a computer with multiple people.

You may be caught by surprise if you switch to a different profile and notice your bookmarks are missing. Don't worry! They're still there, but you'll need to switch to the previous profile to see them. You may need to check through a few different profiles to find the right one, but it's most likely a generic looking one. For example: Profile 2. Follow the steps below to get a handle on profiles.

Switch to another profile

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click Profile .
3. Choose the profile you want to switch to.

Change a name, photo, or color

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click Profile
3. Next to "Other Profiles," select Manage profiles
4. At the top right of the profile you want to edit, click More Edit.
5. Enter a new name or choose a new photo or color theme. Changes are saved automatically.

Remove a profile

After you remove a profile from Chrome, the profile's bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings are erased from the computer.

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click Profile .
3. Select Manage profiles .
4. Point to the profile you want to remove.
5. At the top right of the profile, click More Delete.
6. To confirm, click Delete.

Conclusion

That's all there is to it when it comes to profiles. Thank you for your attention and please let me know if you have any questions or run into any problems.