Using multiple browsers to sign in to student and employee accounts

Summary

If you're both an employee and a student, you may need to access two separate Microsoft 365 accounts on the same device. This article explains how to do so using multiple browsers.

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If you're both an employee and a student, you may need to access two separate Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts [Employee Account and Student Account] on the same device. 

Using Multiple Browsers

Use this method if you want to stay signed in to both accounts at the same time.

Setup:

Choose two different browsers—for example:

Role Browser
Student Google Chrome
Employee Mozilla Firefox

Steps:

  1. Open Browser A (e.g., Chrome)

    • Sign in with your student account

    • Access student services like D2L, Zoom, Kaltura

  2. Open Browser B (e.g., Firefox)

    • Sign in with your employee account

    • Access work-related tools like Outlook, Teams

Tips:

  • Bookmark key services in each browser

  • Use different themes or colors to avoid confusion

  • Rename desktop shortcuts (e.g., “Student Chrome” vs. “Work Firefox”)

 

For additional options, see: Switching Between Your Employee and Student Accounts

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