How to use Fast User Switching on Mac

How to use Fast User Switching from the menu bar on Mac

Although Fast User Switching is a feature available on older versions of macOS, it has been updated in more modern versions of MacOS. So before proceeding with the steps below, make sure your Mac is running macOS Big Sur or higher.

1. Click the  Apple menu in the upper left corner and select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.

   

2. Once the System Preferences pane opens, click "Dock & Menu Bar" as shown below.

   

3. Here, scroll down in the left pane. Under the Control Center item you will find "Fast User Switching" under Other Modules. Select this option.

   

4. Now, check the box next to "Show in menu bar."

   

5. You will notice that the Fast User Switching icon appears in the upper right corner of the menu bar. Click it to access the available options.

   

6. Now, just click on the user account you want to switch to.

   

This will take you to the login screen where you will automatically be logged into another account.

You can further control this feature by accessing user and group preferences from the Fast User Switching menu. We've covered how to add functionality to the menu bar, but you can also choose to add the toggle to a customized MacOS Control Center. However, if you don't mind the extra menu bar items, for many users it will be slightly faster and more convenient to access it from the menu bar.

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