🚀 claude-desktop-profiles - Manage multiple isolated Claude desktop sessions

This software helps users run multiple instances of the Claude Desktop application at the same time. Each instance keeps its own settings, cookies, and login details. You can manage work, personal, and project-specific sessions without signing in and out repeatedly.

📦 Why use this tool

Using the basic Claude Desktop application limits you to one active session. This design forces users to log off to switch between different accounts. This tool removes that restriction. It creates separate sandboxed folders for each profile. These profiles operate independently while sharing the same underlying application code.

⚙️ System requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11.
• Existing installation of the official Claude Desktop application.
• At least 200 megabytes of free disk space.
• Basic user permissions to execute files on your machine.

📥 Download and setup

To begin, visit the official release page to download the setup file for your computer:

Installation steps:

1. Click the .exe file in the list on the download page to save it to your computer.
2. Locate the file in your Downloads folder and double-click it.
3. Follow the screen prompts to complete the installation process.
4. Launch the program from your desktop shortcut icon.

📖 How to create a new profile

Once you open the software, you see a main dashboard. This dashboard controls your profiles. Follow these steps to set up a new environment:

• Click the "New Profile" button located at the top of the window.
• Type a unique name for your new session, such as "Work" or "Personal."
• Select a destination folder if the system asks. Using the default folder is best for most users.
• Click "Launch Profile."

A new window opens. You are now logged into a clean version of Claude. Any actions within this window do not affect your previous login sessions.

🛠️ Managing your sessions

You can keep multiple profile windows open at one time. To switch between them, click the taskbar icons for each active session. If you finish using a profile, close the window as you would any other program. The software saves all your data automatically in the specific profile folder you chose earlier.

If you want to delete a profile, return to the main dashboard. Right-click the name of the profile and select "Remove." This action clears the session data and removes the isolated setup from your computer.

💡 Frequently asked questions

Does this tool have access to my chats? No. All data stays local to your computer. The software only directs the application to use a specific storage folder for your session.

Will this update my existing Claude Desktop? No. This tool works alongside your main installation. It manages profiles but does not modify the main application executable file.

Can I export my profiles? Yes. You can copy the profile folders to a new computer if you want to keep your session data on a different machine.

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