Logging into multiple Facebook accounts at the same time can be useful for managing multiple pages or profiles. While Facebook doesn’t allow you to be logged into multiple accounts simultaneously on their website, there are a few different methods you can use to access more than one account at once.
Using Multiple Browsers
The easiest way to use multiple Facebook accounts at the same time is to open each one in a separate web browser. For example, you could log into one account using Google Chrome and another account using Mozilla Firefox. The browsers will keep each session separate, allowing you to switch between accounts simply by switching browser tabs or windows. Here are the steps to log into multiple accounts using multiple browsers:
- Open one browser (e.g. Chrome) and go to www.facebook.com. Log into one of your accounts.
- Open a second browser (e.g. Firefox, Safari) and go to www.facebook.com again. Log into a different account.
- You can now switch between the two browser windows to manage each account separately.
The benefit of this method is that it’s very simple and doesn’t require any additional software or configuration. The downside is that it can be inconvenient to have multiple browser windows open at the same time.
Using Browser Profiles
Most major browsers allow you to create multiple profiles, which act as separate independent sessions. This allows you to log into a different Facebook account in each browser profile.
Chrome Profiles
In Chrome, you can manage profiles by clicking the profile icon in the top right corner and selecting “Manage people”. Here are the steps for Chrome:
- Open Chrome and log into one Facebook account.
- Click the profile icon and select “Manage people”.
- Click “Add person” to create a new profile.
- Give the new profile a name and click “Add”.
- A new browser window will open for the new profile. Go to Facebook and log into your second account.
- You can now switch between profiles by clicking the profile icon.
Firefox Profiles
In Firefox, you can manage profiles by clicking the “hamburger menu” in the top right and selecting “Profiles”. Here are the steps for Firefox:
- Open Firefox and log into one Facebook account.
- Click the “hamburger menu” and select “Profiles”.
- Click “Create a New Profile”.
- Give the profile a name and click “Done”.
- A new browser window will open for the new profile. Go to Facebook and log in to your second account.
- You can now switch between profiles using the “hamburger menu”.
Profiles keep Facebook sessions completely separate while allowing you to easily switch between them within the same browser.
Using Multiple User Accounts
On Windows and Mac computers, you can create multiple user accounts and log into Facebook separately with each account. Here are the basics:
- Windows: Create a new Windows user account by going to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Log into Facebook normally in each account.
- Mac: Add a new macOS user account in System Preferences > Users & Groups. Log into Facebook normally in each account.
This method keeps sessions totally independent by separating them at the operating system level. The downside is that switching between accounts requires logging out of one user and into another.
Using a Secondary Browser
Some browsers allow you to install a secondary browser within your normal browsing session as an “app”. This creates an isolated new browser that can log into Facebook separately. Two options are:
- Firefox Multi-Account Containers – Lets you create containers within Firefox that keep sessions separated.
- Chrome Canary – An experimental Chrome browser that lets you open Facebook in a separate app window.
These secondary browsers work well for accessing an extra Facebook account while keeping your main session intact.
Using Private Browsing Modes
Most browsers have a private browsing or incognito mode that doesn’t save cookies, history or site data. You can log into one Facebook account normally, and a second account in a private window. Just be sure to close all windows when done to log out properly. Here are the steps:
- Open your browser and log into one Facebook account.
- Open a new private/incognito window (Ctrl+Shift+N on Windows/Linux, Command+Shift+N on Mac).
- Go to Facebook and log into your second account in that window.
- When done, close all windows completely to log out of both accounts.
This is a quick method, but logging out requires closing everything. It’s best used for temporary access to a second account.
Using a Third Party App
Some third party tools make managing multiple Facebook accounts very easy by allowing you to stay logged into several accounts at once:
- SideCo – Browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that provides account switching features.
- FastFoo – App for Windows/Mac that lets you log into multiple accounts.
- Portal – Chrome extension for accessing multiple Facebook accounts.
The benefit of third party tools is that they provide easy account switching features tailored specifically for Facebook. The downside is that you need to trust the app or extension with your login data.
| Method | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple browsers | Simple, no extra software needed | Inconvenient to have multiple windows open |
| Browser profiles | Easily switch accounts within one browser | Setting up and managing profiles can be tricky |
| Multiple user accounts | Totally separate and independent sessions | Time consuming to switch between accounts |
| Secondary browsers | Allows separate Facebook window | Limited browser support |
| Private browsing mode | Quick and easy to open second session | Temporary access, inconvenient to log out |
| Third party apps | Specialized account switching features | Need to provide login access to the app |
Conclusion
Logging into multiple Facebook accounts simultaneously is possible using tools like multiple browsers, browser profiles, private windows, or third party apps. The best solution depends on your specific needs and comfort with different tools.
For convenience, a specialized app designed for Facebook account switching is ideal. But a free option like using browser profiles also works very well. In general, utilizing features like private browsing modes, browser profiles, and secondary browsers are good options before considering paid third party tools.
With some experimentation, you should be able to find a reliable way to log into multiple Facebook accounts at once. This allows you to more easily manage multiple pages or profiles without constantly logging in and out.