How to log in as different account?

QuestionsQuestions8 SkillsProYour First Linux LabAug, 23 2025
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To log in as a different account on a machine, you can follow these steps depending on your operating system:

On Windows:

  1. Using the Start Menu:

    • Click on the Start menu.
    • Click on your user icon (usually at the top of the Start menu).
    • Select "Sign out" or "Switch user."
    • On the login screen, select the other user account and enter the password.
  2. Using Command Prompt:

    • Open Command Prompt.
    • Type runas /user:Domain\Username cmd (replace Domain\Username with the actual domain and username).
    • Enter the password when prompted.

On macOS:

  1. Using the Apple Menu:

    • Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner.
    • Select "Log Out [Your Username]."
    • On the login screen, select the other user account and enter the password.
  2. Using Fast User Switching:

    • If enabled, click on your user icon in the menu bar.
    • Select the other user account and enter the password.

On Linux:

  1. Using the Terminal:

    • Open a terminal.
    • Type su - username (replace username with the actual username).
    • Enter the password for that user.
  2. Using the GUI:

    • Click on the system menu (usually in the top right corner).
    • Select "Log Out" or "Switch User."
    • On the login screen, select the other user account and enter the password.

Make sure you have the necessary credentials (username and password) for the account you want to log into.

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