How to Set Up Google Chrome Profiles

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the profile management menu

   Launch Google Chrome. Click the circular profile icon located in the top-right corner of the browser window, immediately to the right of the address bar.

   Note: If you are not signed in, this icon may appear as a generic person silhouette.
2. 30 sec

   Add a new profile

   Within the profile flyout menu, locate the 'Other profiles' section at the bottom. Click the '+ Add' button to initiate the profile creation wizard.

3. 1 min

   Choose sign-in preferences

   Select 'Sign in' to sync bookmarks and history with an existing Google account, or select 'Continue without an account' to create a local-only profile. If choosing a local profile, enter a name for the profile and select a theme color.

   Note: Assigning distinct colors to different profiles makes it easier to distinguish them at a glance.
4. 1 min

   Enable browser synchronization

   If you signed in, click 'Turn on sync' when prompted to ensure your data saves to your Google account. This links your extensions, passwords, and browsing history to this specific profile across all devices.

5. 30 sec

   Toggle between active profiles

   Click the profile icon again to view all available profiles. Select any profile from the list to launch a new, isolated browser window for that specific account.

   Note: Chrome remembers your last active profile and will prioritize it upon relaunch.