Firefox Multi-Account Containers - Sign In to Multiple Accounts
Managing Multiple Accounts with Multifox for Firefox
Are you seeking a solution to log in to several accounts for the same online platform within a single web browser? If this is the case, the Multifox extension for Firefox warrants careful consideration. Previously, managing multiple Gmail accounts, for example, necessitated the use of distinct browsers.
This practice can quickly become cumbersome when performed regularly. A more streamlined approach is often desired.
How to Launch Multifox
Following the installation of the Multifox extension, three distinct methods are available to initiate its functionality. Each method will result in the opening of a new, independent browser window.
- The first access point is located within the “File Menu”.
- The second method involves utilizing the “Tabs Context Menu”.
- Finally, Multifox can be accessed through the “Context Menu” associated with your bookmarks.
Important Note: Upon opening each window, you will be prompted to enter the corresponding login credentials for each account. A “blue square with a number” will also appear at the end of the “Address Bar”.
The numbering begins at “2”, with the original window designated as “1”. It is crucial to avoid merging these separate windows through tab dragging, as doing so will compromise access to the multiple accounts.
Maintaining these windows as distinct entities is essential for preserving the separate account identities.
Clicking on any of the “blue numbered squares” will reveal a drop-down window displaying fundamental information regarding that specific “identity profile”.
In Conclusion
For users desiring the capability to access multiple accounts of the same service within a single browser, the Multifox extension presents a potentially ideal solution. It offers a convenient alternative to managing numerous browser instances.
Resources
Download the Multifox extension (Extension Homepage)