How to Set Up Multiple User Profiles on Android

How to Set Up Multiple User Profiles on Android.

Do you have multiple family members who need to use the same phone? Some Android devices provide multi-user support so that each person can have their own user space. This means you can share your phone with colleagues and friends without having to worry about them accessing your files.

In this guide, we’ll look at what user profiles are and how their functionality differs from guest mode on Android, and then we’ll look at how to set up multiple user profiles on an Android phone.

What Are User Profiles on Android?

User profiles allow you to share your device with friends and family. Each user profile has its own hard drive space for personalized home screens, accounts, and custom apps and settings. This is similar to how multiple users work on macOS or a Microsoft Windows PC.

Files, apps, and text messages are not shared with users. This means that each user will need to organize their apps and logins separately (for example, each user will need to log into their respective Gmail accounts).

There are four types of users:

System user: is the owner of the device or the first account created on the phone. The device owner can also control the access level of other users, preventing them from making phone calls or sending SMS messages. Secondary user: includes any user created after the first user. They cannot change any settings for other users. These users work in the background and can maintain a network connection (that is, they remain connected to your Wi-Fi network). Guest user. A guest profile is a partially restricted profile that a device owner can temporarily create. Administrator user: this includes all users who have been granted administrative rights.

The only downside to multiple user profiles is that they can negatively impact your phone’s performance. This is because each profile has its own storage for apps, which means apps get installed multiple times.

Note. All versions of Android support multiple user accounts. However, some devices do not. Google Pixel phones support user accounts, while Samsung Galaxy phones do not. On the other hand, Samsung tablets. This is in contrast to Apple, where no single version of iOS for the iPhone supports multiple users.

How to Add User Profiles on Android

To set up multiple user accounts:

Open the Settings application. Select System.

Click Multiple Users.

Enable the Use multiple users option.

Click Add User.

A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm. Click OK.

A pop-up window will appear asking you to set up the user. Select Set up now and start the process. You must sign in or create a Google account and select a lock PIN or fingerprint.

That’s all! Now you can customize the user profile to your liking.

Note. You can add as many user profiles as you like.

How to Switch Between User Profiles

If you want to switch users, just do the following:

Open Settings > System > Multiple Users. You can also access this by swiping down from the top of the screen to access quick settings and tapping on the person icon at the bottom right of the screen. Click “Switch to…” for the other user you want to switch to.

How to Delete User Profiles

If you no longer need an additional user profile, you can remove it by doing the following:

Open Settings > System > Multiple Users.

Tap the profile you want to delete. Click Delete.

How to Use Guest Mode on Android

Guest mode is similar to adding a new Android user account, but offers a more temporary solution and the same security measures.

To enable guest mode:

Open Settings > System > Multiple Users. Select Add Guest or Guest (if one is already created).

Your phone will automatically set up a guest account with default apps enabled.

Note. Keep in mind that a guest profile can add or remove Android apps and customize the phone’s lock screen and display.

Manage Your Device Effectively

Whether you’re sharing a tablet with family members or want multiple team members to have their own permissions and user settings on the same device, multiple user accounts are the way to go. With this guide, you will be able to easily create and manage a new user account.