> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.sortpin.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.sortpin.com/faqs/how-to-create-a-new-profile-for-chrome.md).

# How to Create a New Profile for Chrome?

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**Why create a new Chrome profile?** Keep work & personal browsing separate, test extensions in a clean environment, or share your computer without sharing browsing history.
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## 🎯 When You Need a New Chrome Profile

* 🧪 **Testing SortPin** in a clean environment (no other extensions interfering)
* 💼 **Separate work and personal** browsing (different bookmarks, history, passwords)
* 👨‍👩‍👧 **Share computer with family** without mixing accounts
* 🛠️ **Troubleshoot Chrome issues** — a fresh profile often fixes mysterious bugs
* 🔄 **Manage multiple Pinterest accounts** safely

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## 🚀 Create a New Chrome Profile — 5 Steps

### Step 1 — Click Your Profile Avatar

In the top-right corner of Chrome, click the **profile avatar** (circle icon with your name/photo).

### Step 2 — Click "Add" or "+ Add"

In the dropdown menu, click **"+ Add"** at the bottom (also labeled "Add new profile" in newer Chrome versions).

### Step 3 — Sign In or Continue Without Account

You'll see two options:

* 🟦 **Sign in** — link the profile to a Google account (syncs bookmarks, passwords, history)
* ⚪ **Continue without an account** — local-only profile, nothing syncs

Pick the option that fits your use case.

### Step 4 — Customize Your Profile

* 🎨 Choose a **theme color**
* 🖼️ Pick an **avatar/icon**
* 📝 Give it a **name** (e.g., "Work", "Pinterest Test", "Personal")

Click **Done**.

### Step 5 — Start Using the New Profile

A new Chrome window opens with the new profile. You can:

* 🔄 Switch profiles anytime by clicking the avatar in the top-right
* 📌 Pin the new profile to your taskbar for one-click access
* 🧩 Install extensions independently (e.g., [install SortPin here](/getting-started/how-to-install-sortpin.com-extension.md))

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## 🔄 Switch Between Chrome Profiles

Once you have multiple profiles, switching is easy:

1. Click the **profile avatar** in the top-right of Chrome
2. Click the profile you want to use
3. A new window opens for that profile

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Pin each profile to your Windows/macOS taskbar — Chrome creates a separate shortcut per profile for instant access.

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## 🗑️ How to Delete a Chrome Profile

If you no longer need a profile:

1. Click the **profile avatar** in the top-right
2. Click the **⚙️ gear icon** in the profile menu
3. Find the profile you want to delete → click **⋮ three dots** → **Delete**

⚠️ **Warning:** Deleting a profile **permanently removes** its bookmarks, history, and saved passwords from this device.

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## 💡 Common Use Cases

### Test SortPin in a Clean Profile

If SortPin is acting weird in your main profile (conflict with another extension?), create a new profile:

1. Create new profile (steps above)
2. [Install SortPin](/getting-started/how-to-install-sortpin.com-extension.md) in the new profile only
3. Test if the issue persists

If SortPin works fine in the new profile → another extension is causing the conflict.

### Manage Multiple Pinterest Accounts

Want to run **separate Pinterest accounts** safely?

* Create one Chrome profile per Pinterest account
* Each profile has separate cookies → Pinterest sees them as different devices
* Helps avoid account linking and reduces ban risk

> ⚠️ Always follow Pinterest's terms of service. See [How to grow Pinterest safely](/faqs/how-to-grow-a-pinterest-account-without-getting-locked.md).

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## ❓ FAQs

**Q: Will creating a new profile delete my current bookmarks?** A: No. Your existing profile stays exactly as it is. New profiles are completely separate.

**Q: How many Chrome profiles can I create?** A: Chrome supports many profiles (no strict limit) — but more than 5–10 may slow Chrome down.

**Q: Can I sync the same Google account on multiple profiles?** A: Yes, but it defeats the purpose — bookmarks and history will sync between them. Use different Google accounts (or "no account") for true separation.

**Q: Do extensions install separately for each profile?** A: Yes. Each profile has its **own extensions**, settings, and history.

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