Switching between multiple GitHub accounts you are logged into is a simple process accessible from your profile menu.
To switch your GitHub account:
- In the upper-right corner of any page on GitHub.com, click your profile photo. This action opens a dropdown menu.
- In the menu that appears, click Switch account. A submenu will pop out, displaying the other accounts you are currently logged into on this browser.
- In the submenu, click on the account that you want to switch to. GitHub will immediately switch you to the selected account's view.
This method allows you to quickly navigate between different personal or work accounts without needing to log out and log back in each time. It's a convenient feature for developers and teams managing multiple identities on the platform.
Quick Switching Steps
Here's a summary of the steps:
| Step | Action | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Click your profile photo | Upper-right corner of any page |
| 2 | Click Switch account |
Profile menu |
| 3 | Click on the desired account name | Switch account submenu |
Need to Add an Account?
If the account you want to switch to is not listed in the "Switch account" submenu, it means you are not currently logged into that account in your browser session. You will need to log out of the current account and log in to the desired one, or use a different browser/incognito window to manage separate sessions.
- To log out, click your profile photo in the upper-right corner and select
Sign out. - To log in, navigate to github.com/login.
This process specifically addresses switching between already logged-in accounts based on the provided reference. It does not cover changing account details like username, email, or password.
