Can I Switch Between Personal and Work Accounts on My Device?

  1. Overview
  2. Account and User Access
  3. Can I Switch Between Personal and Work Accounts on My Device?

For Windows Users

  1. Check Account Access:

    • Go to Settings > Accounts > Access Work or School.
  2. Add an Account (If Needed):

    • Click Add a Work or School Account and follow the prompts to add your work account.
  3. Switch Between Accounts:

    • On the login screen:
      • Click your username in the bottom-left corner and select the account you want to log into.
    • In apps like OneDrive or Microsoft Office:
      • Click your profile picture and choose Switch Account.

For Mac Users

  1. Check Existing Accounts:

    • Go to System Settings > Users & Groups to see if both personal and work accounts are set up.
  2. Add an Account (If Needed):

    • Click the + button to add another account. Enter the account details and permissions.
  3. Switch Between Accounts:

    • Log out of your current session by clicking the Apple Menu > Log Out.
    • At the login screen, select the account you want to log into.
  4. Switch Accounts in Apps:

    • For apps like iCloud or Microsoft Office, open the app, log out, and log in with the alternate account.

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