Having multiple accounts on your Mac can be useful for a variety of things. But how do you switch users on a Mac?

A Mac computer has several ways in which you can change users. On your Mac, you can activate a shortcut that enables you to select profiles from a menu box in the top-right corner of your desktop to quickly switch between users.

Here are the various methods for turning on the feature and switching between users quickly.

How To Switch Users On Mac With Fast User Switching?

Fast user switching is a feature that allows you to switch users without logging out in the more recent versions of macOS. You can switch accounts using the feature after it has been enabled, as demonstrated in this section.

Note: Fast user switching is only possible when you are signed in as an administrator.

How To Enable Fast User Switching?

1. Simply select the Apple icon from the menu bar.
2. Click System Preferences at the bottom of the Apple menu.
3. Click the Users & Groups shortcut icon.
4. Click the lock symbol in the lower-left corner of the Users & Groups window.
5. When prompted, enter your password and click the Unlock button.
6. On the left side of the window, under the list of accounts, click Login Options.
7. In the section on the right, check the box next to Show fast user switching menu as to enable fast switching, and then choose how you’d like names to appear.
8. In the Apple menu bar’s upper-right corner, you should now be able to see the name of the current account.

How To Utilize Fast Switching?

1. In the top-right corner of the screen, click the account name. In this case, it would be “Computer Hope.”
2. From the drop-down menu, pick an account.
3. To switch users, enter your account password.

How To Switch Between Users On A Mac By Logging Out?

• 1. You can still switch between profiles despite adding this shortcut by locking your screen or logging out. To view these options, click the Apple icon in the left-hand corner of your desktop. The listed keyboard shortcuts are also available for use.
• 2. When your screen is locked, a page requesting your password or Touch ID will appear. Click “Switch User” at the bottom of the screen.
• 3. Your profile options, which may include a guest account, will then be displayed to you. You can also access this page by logging out of your current profile. Enter your password or Touch ID now by clicking on the profile you want to switch to.

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