Switch Between Chrome Profiles Instantly with Keyboard Shortcuts
Jamie Chen
UX designer and productivity enthusiast focused on optimizing digital workflows.
Chrome profiles are a game-changer for managing work, personal, and side projects. But switching between them can feel clunky if you're relying on your mouse.
By default, Chrome opens each profile as a separate window. This means you can leverage tools like Assignee to switch between them instantly using preset shortcuts.
Why Keyboard Shortcuts?
Most users switch profiles by:
- Clicking the profile icon
- Scrolling through the list
- Clicking again to open the desired profile
This process takes several seconds and disrupts your flow. Let’s make it faster.
Use Assignee for Seamless Switching
Assignee allows you to map specific shortcuts to Chrome profile windows instead of cycling through windows with ⌘ + `. For example:
- Control - Tab, C → Chrome
- 1 → Work profile
- 2 → Personal profile
- 3 → Side projects
With these shortcuts, Assignee instantly switches to the corresponding Chrome window—no searching, no clicking.
Pro Tip: Name and Reorder Your Profiles
To make this setup even smoother:
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Rename your Chrome profiles with distinct, recognizable names like:
- “Work”
- “Personal”
- “Side Projects”
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Reorder your preset shortcuts in Assignee by dragging and dropping them. This lets you prioritize the profiles you use most frequently.
Final Thought
Chrome profiles are only as effective as your ability to switch between them quickly. By combining Chrome’s separate windows with Assignee’s preset shortcuts, you can move between profiles effortlessly and stay focused on what matters.
