If multiple user accounts are configured on the same Windows computer, you can switch between users without signing out of the current account. This allows each user to access their own files, settings, and applications while keeping other sessions active.
You can do this in various ways, please select one of the options from the below.
Switch Users from the Start Menu
- Click the Start button.
- Select your profile icon in the lower-left corner of the Start menu.
- Click Switch user.
- Select the user account you would like to sign in to.
- Enter the account password, PIN, or sign-in method if prompted.
Switch Users Using the Keyboard Shortcut
- Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on your keyboard.
- Select Switch user.
- Choose the user account you want to access.
- Sign in using the appropriate credentials.
Switch Users from the Lock Screen
- Lock your computer by pressing Windows Key + L.
- On the lock screen, select the desired user account from the lower-left corner.
- Enter the account's credentials to sign in.