How to Switch Accounts on Pinterest

Juggling more than one Pinterest account doesn't have to be a daily headache of logging in and out. Whether you’re a content creator managing a personal brand and a business page, or a social media manager handling multiple client accounts, there are simple ways to switch between them. This guide will walk you through exactly how to add, switch, and manage your Pinterest accounts on both mobile and desktop so you can get back to pinning.

Why Would You Need to Switch Pinterest Accounts?

While a single Pinterest account works great for most people, many professionals and creators find managing multiple accounts is a necessity. The need to switch often comes down to keeping things separate and organized. You might be:

• A small business owner: You have a personal account for saving home decor ideas and a totally separate business account to drive traffic to your e-commerce store. Mixing these two can confuse your audience and dilute your brand message.
• A social media marketer: You're the genius behind the curtain for several clients. Each client needs their own dedicated account, brand voice, and content strategy. Switching accounts is a core part of your daily workflow.
• A niche content creator: You might run a popular food recipe blog with its own Pinterest account, but you also have a passion project about vintage fashion. Keeping these projects separate helps you build targeted communities around each niche without crossover.
• Testing a new strategy: Sometimes, you want to try a new pinning strategy or explore a different topic without affecting your established account's performance. A second account acts as a safe testing ground.

Whatever your reason, keeping your audiences and analytics distinct is vital for growth. A pin about your dog-walking side hustle probably doesn't belong on the feed for your corporate marketing client.

How to Switch Accounts on the Pinterest Mobile App (iOS & Android)

The Pinterest mobile app is built with multiple accounts in mind, making it the easiest way to manage and toggle between your profiles. The process is pretty much the same whether you’re using an iPhone or an Android device.

Step 1: Add a Second (or Third, or Fourth) Account

Before you can switch, you need to add your other accounts to the app. You can add up to four accounts to your mobile app at one time. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Pinterest app on your phone.
2. Tap on your profile picture in the bottom-right corner of the screen to go to your profile page.
3. Once on your profile, tap the three dots (...) in the top-right corner. This will open your settings menu.
4. Select "Add account" from the list.
5. You’ll be taken to a login screen. Enter the email and password for the other Pinterest account you want to add.
6. Tap "Log in," and that's it! Your second account is now linked within the app. Repeat this process for any other accounts you manage.

This process saves the login information in the app, so you won’t have to re-enter your password every time you want to switch.

Step 2: Switching Between Your Added Accounts

Once you’ve added your accounts, toggling between them takes just a second. Pinterest gives you two quick options for this:

The Quick-Switch Method:

• Go to your profile page (by tapping your profile picture in the bottom-right).
• Press and hold your profile picture.
• A small menu will pop up showing all your logged-in accounts. Simply tap the one you want to switch to.

The Main Menu Method:

• Go to your profile page.
• Tap your active profile name at the top of the screen (you'll see a small down-arrow icon next to it).
• A dropdown menu will appear listing all of your accounts. Tap the one you want to use.

The app will instantly refresh and load the profile, boards, and feed for the selected account. It’s seamless and designed to save you time. You'll know which account is active by the profile picture and name displayed at the bottom and top of the screen.

How to Switch Accounts on a Desktop Computer

Switching accounts on Pinterest’s desktop website is a bit less straightforward. Unlike the mobile app, you can only be logged into one account at a time in a single browser session. This can feel clunky, but there are a couple of ways to handle it - the standard way and a much more efficient way.

Method 1: The Standard "Log Out and Log Back In"

This is the official method. It’s simple but can become tedious if you're switching back and forth all day.

1. Navigate to Pinterest.com in your web browser.
2. Click on the downward-facing arrow in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. From the dropdown menu, select "Log out."
4. You'll be returned to the Pinterest homepage. Now, click "Log in."
5. Enter the credentials for the other account and log in.

This works, but it's not ideal for power users like social media managers who need constant access to different profiles. Manually logging out and back in multiple times a day is a recipe for wasted time and frustration.

Method 2: The Better Way for Managers and Creators - Using Browser Profiles

If you're frequently switching between accounts on a desktop, browser profiles are a game-changer. This feature, available in browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, lets you create separate, contained browser environments. Each profile has its own cookies, passwords, and extensions, so you can stay logged into a different Pinterest account in each one.

Think of it as having multiple, distinct browsers within one application. Here’s how to set it up in Google Chrome (the process is similar in other major browsers):

1. Open Chrome and click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the browser window (next to the three dots menu).
2. In the menu that appears, click the "+ Add" button at the bottom of the "Other profiles" section.
3. A new window will open. Click "Set up a new profile" and sign into a Google account or continue without one.
4. Give your new profile a name - for example, "Client A - Pinterest" or "My Food Blog." You can also choose a color theme to make it easily distinguishable.
5. Click "Done." A brand new, clean Chrome window will open.

Now, in this new browser window, go to Pinterest and log in with the credentials for one of your accounts. Then, switch back to your original "main" browser window and make sure you're logged into your other Pinterest account there. From now on, instead of logging out and in, you just need to switch browser windows. Each window stays permanently logged into its assigned account, saving you precious time and mental energy.

Tips for Flawless Multi-Account Management

Once you’ve mastered the mechanics of switching, here are a few best practices to keep everything running smoothly and avoid common mix-ups.

• Use Distinct Profile Pictures: Assign a very different profile picture or logo to each account. A quick glance at the tiny icon is often the fastest way to confirm you’re in the right place before you hit "Pin."
• Color-Code Your Browser Profiles: If you're using the browser profile method on a desktop, take advantage of the color coding or theming options. Making your "personal" profile blue and your "main client" profile red creates an instant visual cue that reduces the chance of accidental posts.
• Double-Check Before You Pin from the Web: The Pinterest browser extension is a powerful tool, but it pins to whichever account you're currently logged into. Before you save that article on digital marketing to a board, quickly confirm you’re in your client’s profile, not your personal recipe collection.
• Separate Your Notifications: On mobile, notifications will come in for all accounts you're logged into. When you get an alert, the app will note which account it's for, but it pays to be mindful and check before you tap and reply from the wrong persona.
• Review Your Work: At the end of the day or week, take five minutes to quickly check the recent pins on each of your managed accounts. This quick audit can help you catch any stray pins that went to the wrong profile so you can fix the mistake fast.

Final Thoughts

Switching between Pinterest accounts is straightforward on a mobile device but calls for a smarter workflow on desktop. By adding your accounts to the app or using browser profiles on your computer, you can eliminate the tedious login-logout cycle and focus on what really matters: creating and curating awesome content that connects with each of your specific audiences.

As social media managers ourselves, we know juggling multiple accounts for different brands or clients is the norm. The constant context switching and the risk of posting to the wrong profile are exactly why we built Postbase. Our platform is designed to make multi-account management feel effortless, allowing you to see your entire content schedule across every client in a single visual calendar. This lets you schedule posts once across platforms and manage all engagement in one centralized inbox, so you can run your social strategy smoothly without the chaos.