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# Create an additional account and switch between accounts

A single Gcore login controls multiple accounts without re-authorization. Switching between them is useful for anyone managing several accounts at once.

## Create an additional account

To create an additional account:

1\. Click the profile icon in the top-right corner of the page.

2\. Click **Switch account** to expand the account menu.

3\. Click **Create a new account**.

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4\. In the **Create an additional account** dialog, enter an account name and click **Create account**.

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<Note>
  The account name must be unique. If the name already exists in the system, the account will not be created.
</Note>

After the account is created, the Dashboard for the new account opens automatically.

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The services of a newly created account are inactive by default.

## Switch to another account

To switch to a different account:

1\. Click the profile icon in the top-right corner of the page.

2\. Click **Switch account** to display a list of all available accounts.

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3\. Click the desired account to switch to it.

## Log in to a specific account

To log in directly to one of several linked accounts:

1\. Enter a username and password on the [authorization page](https://auth.gcore.com/login/signin).

2\. If multiple accounts are linked to the login, a selection page appears for selecting the account to use.

3\. Click the required account to log in.
