How To Use Multiple Google Chrome Browser on PC, Laptop and Mobile [2026 Guide]

I’m going to teach you how to use multiple Google Chrome browsers on your PC, laptop, and mobile devices. This setup is especially useful for managing multiple Gmail accounts or for keeping work separate from personal browsing.

Open Google Chrome. If you don’t have it installed yet, use this step-by-step install guide for PC and laptop. Having Chrome ensures you get conveniences like syncing across devices and extensions.

Use Multiple Google Chrome Browser on PC, Laptop and Mobile [2026 Guide]

Create a new Chrome profile on desktop

Click the profile icon in the top right corner of the browser window. It looks like a small circle that may show a silhouette or your current Google account photo.

Select Add. This starts the process of creating a new profile.

Enter a name and choose a distinct icon for easy differentiation. Click Add to confirm.

When the new profile opens, it acts like a fresh Chrome installation. You will not see your existing extensions, browsing history, or bookmarks.

Start customizing by signing into a different Google account in that profile. Your account specific details will sync, so your bookmarks, history, and other settings appear as you left them. This keeps things neat and organized.

If you prefer not to sync on a particular profile, see how to turn off Chrome sync on PC or laptop.

Switch between profiles

Managing multiple profiles is the real benefit. You can switch without signing out and back in, which saves time and reduces hassle.

Click the same profile icon in the top right. You will see a list of all Chrome profiles you have set up, then choose the one you want.

Your entire Chrome session switches to that profile right away. This is very handy for anyone juggling more than one Google account.

Manage accounts on mobile

On mobile, things work a bit differently. You cannot create separate Chrome profiles like on a computer, but you can manage multiple Google accounts inside the app.

Open the Chrome app. Tap the three dot menu in the upper right corner.

Go to Settings, then Manage accounts. Tap Add account and follow the prompts.

If you often need to check a mobile layout from desktop Chrome while working with accounts, you can add a mobile view simulator in Chrome to preview mobile views quickly.

Final Thoughts

Using multiple Chrome profiles lets you keep work and personal browsing cleanly separated. Switching profiles with a single click makes managing multiple Gmail accounts faster and more organized. On mobile, add multiple accounts in the app to keep your data accessible without mixing everything into one profile.