Allows a user to easily switch between Google accounts

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Version
1.1
Update
January 2, 2022
Size
110KiB
Developer
skyler.cc
Category
Users
82
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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G-Switcher Extension

G-Switcher is a web extension that makes it easy to switch between Google accounts.

This is especially useful for switching between a personal, and school/work account. Oftentimes our personal accounts are set as the default account, while we have our school/work account as secondary accounts. When working, it's often annoying to have to continually use Google's UI to switch to your account when going between Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Drive, and other Google services.

G-Switcher allows us to change our default Google account with only 1 click. Simply click the extension icon in your browser bar to cycle between accounts. After cycling through all of your accounts, you can click again to disable the extension, and again to re-enable it and restart on your first account.

This extension collects NO personal data.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "G-Switcher", "version": "1.1", "description": "Allows a user to easily switch between Google accounts", "icons": { "48": "icon.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_title": "G-Switcher" }, "background": { "scripts": ["action.js", "install.js"] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.google.com/*"], "js": ["swap.js"] } ], "permissions": ["storage"], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }}
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How to download and manually install G-Switcher extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install G-Switcher extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install G-Switcher extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install G-Switcher extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download G-Switcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a G-Switcher extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the G-Switcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the G-Switcher extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the G-Switcher extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for G-Switcher extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the G-Switcher extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download G-Switcher extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install G-Switcher extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the G-Switcher extension file

Select and download the G-Switcher extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the G-Switcher extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your G-Switcher extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the G-Switcher extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install G-Switcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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devjyoti Saha (Saha) (ID: 000000d97d3db1f6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/26/2021 DOSE NOT WORK UNINSATLLLED

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Peter Wiernik (ID: 000000db1babd5f4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/25/2020 Works perfect! 10/10