In today’s digital age, we often have multiple online identities for various purposes. Whether it’s for personal use, work, or a side hustle, the ability to manage multiple profiles within a single application can be highly convenient and efficient. Brave, a privacy-focused browser, offers the flexibility of creating and managing multiple profiles, allowing users to compartmentalize their online activities and maintain separate browsing sessions.
Adding another profile to Brave is a straightforward process that takes only a few minutes. Unlike other browsers that require you to sign in and out of different accounts, Brave’s multiple profile feature allows you to create and manage profiles independently, without the need for separate login credentials. This makes it particularly useful for individuals who use different profiles for distinct purposes, such as personal browsing, work-related tasks, or online shopping.
Moreover, Brave’s multiple profile feature enhances privacy and security by keeping browsing data and preferences separate. Each profile operates as a self-contained entity, ensuring that cookies, browsing history, and other sensitive information remain isolated within that particular profile. This level of compartmentalization minimizes the risk of data breaches or unauthorized tracking across different profiles, providing users with greater peace of mind when browsing the web.
Setting Up Sync
1. Launch Brave and click on the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner.
2. Click on “Settings” and then “Profiles.”
3. Under “Other profiles,” click on “Add new profile.”
4. Enter a name for the new profile and click on “Create.”
5. A new profile will be created and you will be prompted to sign in to your Google account to sync your bookmarks, history, and passwords.
Passwords
1. To see your passwords, click on the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner and then click on “Settings.”
2. Click on “Passwords” and then on the “Saved Passwords” tab.
3. Here, you will see a list of all the websites that you have saved passwords for. You can click on any of the websites to see the username and password that you saved.
4. To add a new password, click on the “+” button and then enter the website, username, and password.
5. To delete a password, click on the “X” button next to the website.
Managing Multiple Profiles
Brave Browser allows you to create and manage multiple profiles, each with its own set of settings, history, and extensions. This can be extremely useful for separating your personal and work browsing, or for creating different profiles for different projects.
Creating a New Profile
To create a new profile, click on the profile icon in the top right corner of the Brave window and select “Create new profile”. You can then give your new profile a name and choose whether or not to import your existing data.
Switching Between Profiles
To switch between profiles, click on the profile icon in the top right corner of the Brave window and select the desired profile from the drop-down menu. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+M (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+M (Mac) to quickly switch between profiles.
Managing Profiles
To manage your profiles, click on the profile icon in the top right corner of the Brave window and select “Manage profiles”. From here, you can edit the names of your profiles, import or export data, and delete profiles that you no longer need.
| Feature | Option |
|—|—|
| Name | Edit the name of the profile |
| Import data | Import data from another profile or from a backup file |
| Export data | Export data from the profile to a backup file |
| Delete profile | Delete the profile and all of its data |
| Add supervised user | Create a supervised user profile with limited permissions |
Sharing Profiles with Others
To share a profile with someone else, follow these steps:
- Click on the profile icon in the top-right corner of the Brave window.
- Select “Manage Profiles” from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the three dots next to the profile you want to share.
- Select “Copy Profile URL”.
- Send the profile URL to the person you want to share it with.
The recipient can then click on the profile URL to open the profile in their own Brave browser.
Additional Notes
Here are some additional notes about sharing profiles:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Shared bookmarks | Bookmarks are shared between all profiles that are signed in to the same Brave account. |
| Shared history | History is not shared between profiles. |
| Shared extensions | Extensions are not shared between profiles. |
| Shared themes | Themes are not shared between profiles. |
| Shared passwords | Passwords are not shared between profiles. |
| Shared autofill data | Autofill data is not shared between profiles. |
| Shared cookies | Cookies are not shared between profiles. |
| Shared cache | The cache is not shared between profiles. |
| Shared user data | User data is not shared between profiles. |
How to Add Another Profile to Brave
Adding another profile to Brave is a great way to keep your browsing separate for different purposes. For example, you could have one profile for work and another for personal use. Here’s how to do it:
- Open Brave and click on the profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Click on “Add new profile”.
- Give your new profile a name and choose a profile picture.
- Click on “Create”.
Your new profile will now be listed in the profile switcher. You can click on it to switch to that profile.
People Also Ask
How to Remove a Profile from Brave
To remove a profile from Brave, simply click on the profile icon in the top-right corner and select “Remove profile”. You will be asked to confirm your decision. Click on “Remove” to delete the profile.
How to Set a Default Profile
To set a default profile, click on the profile icon in the top-right corner and select “Set as default profile”. Your default profile will be the one that opens when you launch Brave.
How to Import Data from Another Profile
To import data from another profile, click on the profile icon in the top-right corner and select “Import data”. You will be able to choose which data you want to import.
