How to use multiple Microsoft Accounts in the new Microsoft Edge browser

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The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge web browser that Microsoft is working on currently supports a number of features that the classic Edge browser does not support.

One of these is the ability to add multiple Microsoft Accounts and non-Microsoft accounts to the browser to switch between them.

Each profile comes with its own set of personal data and saved data, e.g. passwords or browsing data, and if a Microsoft Account is used, may use synchronization to sync the data between devices.

Using multiple profiles in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge displays a profile icon in the top toolbar; a click on the icon displays information about the current profile. If you did not sign in to a Microsoft Account previously, you will find that a local profile is used.

The core difference between local and Microsoft Accounts in Edge is that the former don't support syncing while the latter do.

The option to sign in to a Microsoft Account is provided in the popup that opens when you click on the profile icon.

All existing profiles are listed in the popup as well as options to start a guest browsing session, add a new profile, or open the profile settings.
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