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How do I keep a Guest Account active while using Admin account?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Dec 18, 2020 11:09 AM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2020 12:00 PM

Howdy,


It sounds like you would like to use Fast User Switching to be able to switch between the two users.


System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Options > [ √ ] Show fast user switching menu as …


You can also choose to see it in the Menu Bar and Control Center.

System Preferences > Dock & Menu Bar > Fast User Switching (sidebar).


ivan

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Dec 18, 2020 12:00 PM in response to Jim Mcdonald

Howdy,


It sounds like you would like to use Fast User Switching to be able to switch between the two users.


System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Options > [ √ ] Show fast user switching menu as …


You can also choose to see it in the Menu Bar and Control Center.

System Preferences > Dock & Menu Bar > Fast User Switching (sidebar).


ivan

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