Use Alt + key to switch between google accounts for various google apps like Gmail, Play music, Google Drive etc

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Account Switcher for Google Apps Extension

This extension is for people using multiple Google accounts in their browser. It often becomes a hassle switching between the different accounts for various Google apps like Gmail, Google Docs, Google Play Music, Google Drive, Classroom, Meet etc. This extension gives you the ability to switch across users seamlessly using keyboard shortcuts in Chrome.

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So the extension makes use of that numbering.

To switch to say account number 2, you have to press Alt + 2 once you have already opened any of the supported google apps mentioned above.

Say you have gmail account 0 open, you can press Alt+2 to open the gmail account associated with account 2

Open sourced: https://github.com/anshulahuja98/account-switcher




Disclaimer: This extension is NOT affiliated to or endorsed by Google in any form.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Account Switcher for Google Apps extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Account Switcher for Google Apps 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 Account Switcher for Google Apps extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Account Switcher for Google Apps extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Account Switcher for Google Apps extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Account Switcher for Google Apps 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 Account Switcher for Google Apps Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Account Switcher for Google Apps extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Account Switcher for Google Apps extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Account Switcher for Google Apps 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 Account Switcher for Google Apps 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 Account Switcher for Google Apps extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Account Switcher for Google Apps 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 Account Switcher for Google Apps extension file

Select and download the Account Switcher for Google Apps 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 Account Switcher for Google Apps 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 Account Switcher for Google Apps 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 Account Switcher for Google Apps 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 Account Switcher for Google Apps extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Alex (ID: 00000063feb5c255) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/24/2021 Alt + switches my tabs, not the accounts on Linux.

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Ahmed Samer (ID: 000000f5172a8573) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/16/2021 DONT WORK

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André Mendoza (ID: 000000c7195fe0df) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/17/2021 It doesn't work. There are no options to edit the keyboard shortcuts in chrome's extention menu. There is only one available shortcut which says "Activate extension" but still does nothing.

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佐藤希一 (ID: 0000003a74e06bdf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/11/2021 地味な機能ではありますが、とても重宝しています。 通常では、違うアカウントに切り替えると新しいタブが開きますが、このプラグインを使えばショートカットキーで瞬時に切り替えることが可能です。

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Georgi Kirilov (ID: 000000e25b0450cb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/11/2021 Sometimes it doesnt work for Google Meet, but its super big time saver all around