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Getting Started with Google Chrome

Adding other users

If you use a family computer, you may want to add other accounts to Chrome, which will allow everyone to access their personal settings and information.

To add other accounts to Chrome:

  1. Click the Chrome menu in the top-right corner of the browser, then select Settings from the drop-down menu.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeOpening Chrome Settings
  2. The Settings tab will appear. Locate and select Add new user.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeAdding a new user
  3. A sign-in form will open in a new window. Enter the new user's Google user name and password, then click Sign in.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeSigning in to another account
  4. The new account will appear in the user list. Both users will be assigned a name and user icon. You can always see who is signed in by looking at the user icon in the top-left corner of the browser.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeViewing the list of current users in Chrome
  5. Click the Edit button to change a user's name and icon. 
    Screenshot of Google ChromeClicking the Edit... button
  6. A dialog box will appear. Enter a name, select an icon, then click OK.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeEditing a user name and icon
  7. To switch users, click the user icon, then select the desired account from the drop-down menu.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeSwitching users
  8. A new window will open for that user, with the user icon visible in the top-left corner.
    Screenshot of Google ChromeThe new user window
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