Google has introduced a long-requested feature to Chrome on iOS: the ability to switch between work and personal Google accounts. Already available on other platforms, the update simplifies managing multiple accounts on the same device, especially for users balancing professional and personal browsing.
Announced on Monday, Google framed the change as a privacy-focused improvement for mobile users. “People often use their mobile devices for both work and personal tasks, requiring them to sign in and out with different Google Accounts,” the company explained. “To simplify this experience while tightening security, Chrome on iOS is now offering seamless account switching with data separation for managed accounts.”
This feature differs from existing multi-account support in Chrome on macOS, Windows, and ChromeOS. On iOS, account switching is specifically designed for managed accounts — Google accounts created and maintained by employers. When a user signs into a managed account, any browsing related to work will remain separate from personal activity on the same device.
The update brings Chrome for iOS closer in line with Android’s “Work profile” feature, where workplace apps and data are kept isolated. It also covers Chrome on iPadOS, extending the functionality beyond just iPhones.
Previously, users who wanted to separate work and personal browsing on iOS had to use incognito mode. While this avoided data crossover, it also prevented users from syncing sessions across devices — a key limitation now addressed with the new account switching system.
Currently, most mobile browsers — including Safari, Edge, and Firefox — lack comprehensive support for multiple user profiles, even though their desktop versions offer profile management tools. With this update, Chrome on iOS takes a step forward in closing that gap.
