# Allow multiple accounts / logins **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature Requests\ **Tags:** Android, Sync, Spaces, MacOS\ **Created:** [April 24, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175 "2024-04-24T05:04:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![fordchao](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/6f9a4e/32.png) [@fordchao](https://community.anytype.io/u/fordchao)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/1 "2024-04-24T05:04:46Z")
#### WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND? User can switch between multiple accounts. For instance, one account utilizes Anytype’s network for synchronization, while another account is synchronized via a local network. #### HOW COULD IT BE DONE? In the account settings, add a new option labeled ‘Log in with Another Account’, which upon clicking leads to a ‘Switch Account’ functionality. #### REAL WORLD USE CASES I would like to set up two separate accounts rather than two spaces within a single account. The reason being that if both spaces under one account utilize Anytype’s network for synchronization, they would collectively consume the same remote node backup storage space allotted to that account. My specific requirement is as follows: 1. One account dedicated to note-taking and writing, containing predominantly text content along with some associated resource files. This account would rely on Anytype’s network for synchronization. 2. A second account specifically designed for synchronizing images and videos within a local network. This setup would not consume any storage on Anytype’s remote backup nodes, instead utilizing only the local storage capacity of devices within the LAN. By managing images and videos through Anytype, I can fully exploit its features such as types&relations, creating an experience surpassing that of conventional photo albums. In summary, my aim is to have two distinct accounts: one for text-heavy notes and resources synced via Anytype’s network, and another for media-rich content synchronization within a local network, harnessing Anytype’s advanced features without encroaching upon the cloud storage quota of the first account. #### RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVES Yinxiang Note（The Chinese version of Evernote), Dayone. Notion, FlowUs. The former two options are relatively limited in their data filtering and presentation capabilities; the latter two overly rely on network connectivity and store data offsite, rendering them less secure. Network settings per space [in this post](https://community.anytype.io/t/network-settings-per-space/12856) seems also will work. ---
**Author:** ![Shampra](https://community.anytype.io/user_avatar/community.anytype.io/shampra/32/8056_2.png) [@Shampra](https://community.anytype.io/u/Shampra)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 7:37am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/2 "2024-04-24T07:37:53Z")
I often switch between my 3 accounts (mainly for testing purposes) and I can confirm that it’s laborious at the moment, with a disconnect button that’s well “hidden” (it could have been put in direct access in the menus) and followed by confirmation messages. ---
**Author:** ![kamryn](https://community.anytype.io/user_avatar/community.anytype.io/kamryn/32/29212_2.png) [@kamryn](https://community.anytype.io/u/kamryn)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 5:37am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/3 "2024-07-23T05:37:29Z")
I’d also love this feature for a similar use case. I have a personal local-only vault which I want unlimited local space for, and an Anytype-network vault for sharing with roommates. I’d love to be able to easily switch between them. Could be a “switch vault” option in the vault settings page, showing a list of saved vaults, each with their own saved settings for Network and Location. ---
**Author:** ![GrayArc](https://community.anytype.io/user_avatar/community.anytype.io/grayarc/32/14529_2.png) [@GrayArc](https://community.anytype.io/u/GrayArc)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/4 "2024-07-24T00:11:47Z")
I would like to see this feature implemented, maybe not now, but in the near future. My ideal use case for two accounts is the following: 1. **One Private Account** : This would be with a local or self-hosted network. Ideally, this will be for my PKM system for managing journaling, goals, projects, tasks, notes, resources, etc. Currently, I depend on Notion, but I am waiting for the main release date for Anytype to make the switch. 2. **Second Public Account** : This would utilize more spaces to manage projects on a larger scale with my partners. Currently, I use Anytype for this purpose, and it is decent enough for the job. I also use the Anytype network with it. My concerns in the near future are that I will not have smooth way to switch between to accounts in desktop or mobile with independent network. my only solution will be using self-host network and not depending in the others network at all. ---
**Author:** ![Scrambled5536](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/f07891/32.png) [@Scrambled5536](https://community.anytype.io/u/Scrambled5536)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/5 "2025-05-14T18:39:15Z")
I have a work account and a personal account to separate and organize my spaces. Almost daily I am switching accounts to get different work done. I would love this feature implemented. It would be nice to have pin codes set for both for added security as well! ---
**Author:** ![Filip](https://community.anytype.io/user_avatar/community.anytype.io/filip/32/22248_2.png) [@Filip](https://community.anytype.io/u/Filip)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2025, 9:20am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/6 "2025-05-16T09:20:55Z")
This [workaround](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype-docs/advanced/help/faqs#can-i-use-two-separate-vaults-at-the-same-time) might be useful for you if you often switch between your vaults: > Here’s a tweak that works only on desktop: you need to create a separate shortcut for your other Vault and add the `--user-data-dir="$path"` flag to the launch command (i.e. `--user-data-dir="D:\Anytype"`). ---
**Author:** ![siousu](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@siousu](https://community.anytype.io/u/siousu)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/7 "2025-06-18T13:03:09Z")
is there a way to do this on mac as well? Or an option to switch easily between 2 vaults? ---
**Author:** ![Filip](https://community.anytype.io/user_avatar/community.anytype.io/filip/32/22248_2.png) [@Filip](https://community.anytype.io/u/Filip)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/8 "2025-06-19T10:29:17Z")
This should work on a Mac too. Of course, the path will be slightly different, so it should be something like `--user-data-dir="/Users//AnytypeAltProfile"`. ---
**Author:** ![Kyanite](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/dec6dc/32.png) [@Kyanite](https://community.anytype.io/u/Kyanite)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 8:03am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/9 "2025-07-02T08:03:09Z")
Would definitely ease the workflow with like private acc, family acc, business acc. Or just have different accounts for different networks. It’s for sure possible tbh. ---
**Author:** ![stef47](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@stef47](https://community.anytype.io/u/stef47)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/10 "2025-07-25T09:00:32Z")
Using Anytype only locally, I would really appreciate being able to use multiple vaults at choice to fragment data and avoid a very big vault. ---
**Author:** ![Filip](https://community.anytype.io/user_avatar/community.anytype.io/filip/32/22248_2.png) [@Filip](https://community.anytype.io/u/Filip)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 9:38am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/11 "2025-07-25T09:38:35Z")
Is this a duplicate of [Allow multiple accounts / logins](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175) or are you asking for something else? ---
**Author:** ![stef47](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@stef47](https://community.anytype.io/u/stef47)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/12 "2025-07-25T10:35:31Z")
Amazing! The tweak works. What happens if I open 2 instances of Anytype, because I forgot to close the 1st vault, so both were open and operational. Is there any risk to use both instances at the same time? ---
**Author:** ![xMaxrayx](https://community.anytype.io/user_avatar/community.anytype.io/xmaxrayx/32/26382_2.png) [@xMaxrayx](https://community.anytype.io/u/xMaxrayx)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 7:15am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/13 "2025-07-28T07:15:39Z")
I wish this too, some stuff I dont want be synced with other device. currently im using windows run as another user method hope we got this natively > [@stef47](#): > > Amazing! The tweak works. What happens if I open 2 instances of Anytype, because I forgot to close the 1st vault, so both were open and operational. Is there any risk to use both instances at the same time? I dont think so bc vaults in other folders so its mostly safe ---
**Author:** ![stef47](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@stef47](https://community.anytype.io/u/stef47)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2025, 9:17am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/14 "2025-07-28T09:17:15Z")
I also read that it is safe. Even the copy link command can be used in one to point to the notes or files in the other vault, sure not works on open, but when needed copied and opened in the source vault, and it is a temporary solution till multi vault support will be available (maybe). To use a single terabyte-sized vault to put all my files inside it is probably risky, I don’t know, even though I like the all-in-one place method. ---
**Author:** ![trymeout](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/9f8e36/32.png) [@trymeout](https://community.anytype.io/u/trymeout)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/15 "2025-08-03T19:42:44Z")
I would like this feature as well. Will be useful to be able to have a work account and a personal account and be logged in to both at the same time. > **[Multiple Accounts · anyproto · Discussion #312](https://github.com/orgs/anyproto/discussions/312)** > > Please allow the ability to be logged into multiple accounts at the same time and easily switch between your accounts in the desktop and mobile apps. This will allow users to have a personal accoun... ---
**Author:** ![Vardermir](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/cc9497/32.png) [@Vardermir](https://community.anytype.io/u/Vardermir)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/16 "2025-09-03T17:58:14Z")
#### WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND? Anytype currently does not have native support for multiple user accounts within a single Anytype client. Ideally, I should be able to create, switch between, and manage a personal account and a work account without logging out. Each account should be able to connect to the standard Anytype cloud or to a distinct self‑hosted sync server. #### HOW COULD IT BE DONE? Besides the backend functionality, a similar UI to the existing spaces UI could be used. Instead of #### REAL WORLD USE CASES - **Personal vs. professional data** – A user can keep private journals, recipes, and hobbies separate from work projects, meeting notes, and client files, while still using the incredible . - **Reduced friction** – Switching between accounts eliminates the need to log out, or run simultaneous installations of the app, which have a tendency to self destruct or be difficult to setup. #### RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVES This functionality is currently preventing me from moving full time to Anytype. While my work has a full self hosted Anytype sync set up that we’re encouraged to use, without being able to switch back and forth between personal and work easily, Anytype just isn’t a viable note taking tool, especially when managing Anytype across multiple systems. Instead, the most realistic alternative solutions are from alternative companies, such as OneNote or Obsidian. #### ADDITIONAL CONTEXT While there have been requests for this in the past, the newest is from over a year and a half ago. I’m hoping that now that Anytype is a more mature product, there might be additional demand as more users are using Anytype for more use cases. ---
**Author:** ![pomp](https://community.anytype.io/user_avatar/community.anytype.io/pomp/32/7982_2.png) [@pomp](https://community.anytype.io/u/pomp)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 5:33am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/17 "2025-11-06T05:33:19Z")
I like AFFiNE’s solution where you can easily switch between networks with a click of a button ![image](https://community-static.anytype.io/original/3X/c/0/c0908a625b3537118f53b2b328cb0caf989f7797.png) ---
**Author:** ![Kyanite](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/dec6dc/32.png) [@Kyanite](https://community.anytype.io/u/Kyanite)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2025, 8:12am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/18 "2025-11-06T08:12:13Z")
Crazy that they’ve a mobile app now. But I can’t fully trust Affine tbh. The company itself is kinda sketchy… > [@Why Anytype Isn't King (Yet)](https://community.anytype.io/t/why-anytype-isnt-king-yet/28054/7): > > getting Affine to work via Docker is indeed pretty simple as there isn’t much to it. > the problem I also have with affine is their tracking behaviour and that you can’t disable the demo workspace. I guess also Anytype tracks pretty much everything and knows about all the self hosting setups and IPs around the globe but if I selfhost I don’t want others to know about my instance. > With Anytype at least no one can do much with it as one needs the key file. But with affine - if your instance is open to the public you are vulnerable to DDOS attacks and upload traffic stealing. when a browser connects to the server the whole web app gets downloaded with all the assets and the demo workspace. and because telemetry is enabled by default Affine becomes a notification about everything. > If they have a backdoor (server is not FOSS) they already know your workspace, your pages, your IP, a token - idk. > And the data is not encrypted at all. If they can connect to the database somehow it’s all open to them. On their servers they can read everything, like Notion or Evernote can. > In the beginning they made a claim that they encrypt - but they abandoned that idea very soon while the website still had some kind of claim that it still is “some sort of” encrypted without any details. By now all those claims are gone of course. ---
**Author:** ![lfzawacki](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/bbe5ce/32.png) [@lfzawacki](https://community.anytype.io/u/lfzawacki)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/19 "2025-11-07T21:55:53Z")
Ideally we should be able to easily navigate spaces that are hosted on different networks. I’ve setup my self hosted node and It’s really annoying to logout and lose access to all my spaces to be able to interact with friends that have spaces on the default network. Is this just not a priority or is there some technical reason behind it? From my point of view it seems like a very basic feature to really achieve the ‘peer to peer’ and ‘decentralized’ potential of the project. ---
**Author:** ![krst](https://community.anytype.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/8e7dd6/32.png) [@krst](https://community.anytype.io/u/krst)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2025, 8:09am UTC](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175/20 "2025-11-13T08:09:53Z")
> [@lfzawacki](#): > > Ideally we should be able to easily navigate spaces that are hosted on different networks. you can do this on desktop by specifying the data directory I usually have 2 instances open that act totally separated, one for self hosting and one with the anysync network. see > [@Ability to set a work directory as a startup parameter (eg: allowing multiple instances at once)](https://community.anytype.io/t/ability-to-set-a-work-directory-as-a-startup-parameter-eg-allowing-multiple-instances-at-once/29169/5): > > I can now have both instances open at the same time, it feels like christmas already here is a shell script that I use with Automator as a separate .app open -n -a "Anytype" --args "--user-data-dir=/Users/username/Library/Application Support/anytype\_alternative" n creates a new instance if it doesn’t exist (so it doesn’t open the potentially already opened instance) [Next page](https://community.anytype.io/t/allow-multiple-accounts-logins/20175.md?page=2)