How to pick the right profile type in Multilogin

Written by Yelena V ( Updated on March 19th, 2026 )

Updated on March 19th, 2026

Who can use this feature?

👨‍💻 Account owner and all team members
💰 Available on all plans

What is a profile?

A profile is a separate virtual identity. Each profile keeps its own cookies, history, settings, and fingerprint, so your sessions stay separate.

Profiles help you:

Keep accounts and workflows isolated
Save session data for later use
Work in desktop or mobile environments

Here’s how to pick the right profile type for your needs.

Pick the environment

Option	Best for	Benefits
Browser	Website logins, ad dashboards, seller centers, CRMs, web apps, browser automation, tasks that need tabs or extensions	Works with most modern websites, supports normal browser extensions, and lets you keep web sessions in a separate profile you can reopen later.
Cloud phone	Android-only workflows, mobile app tasks, social media app management, mobile account checks, workflows that need touch controls or a phone camera	Runs as a real Android phone in the cloud, works with mobile apps, and removes the need to buy or manage a physical phone yourself.

Our tip: cloud phone billing starts at €0.0075 per minute, so it’s ideal for mobile app-specific work, rather than general browser tasks.

Pick where to store the profile

Option	Best for	Benefits
Cloud	Team handoffs, shared profiles, switching between home and office devices, accessing the same setup from different machines	Lets you open the same profile from any device and makes collaboration easier when more than one person needs access.
Local	Solo work on one computer, heavier daily use on the same machine, setups where nobody else needs access	Loads faster on one device, keeps profile data on your machine, and is simpler when you don’t need cross-device access or sharing.

Pick the browser type

Option	Best for	Benefits
Mimic	Most new profiles, Chrome-like browsing, modern websites, automation workflows, users who want the safest default choice	Offers broader compatibility, active core updates, better long-term reliability, and strong support for automation-heavy work.
Stealthfox	Firefox-specific websites, Firefox add-ons, older workflows that still depend on Firefox-like behavior	Works best when a site, workflow, or extension is tailored for a Firefox-style environment.

Important: Stealthfox is now a legacy browser and no longer receives core updates. For most users, Mimic is recommended.

Pick how long you need the session

Option	Best for	Benefits
Regular	Accounts you return to often, long-term client work, warmed-up profiles, ongoing stores or ad accounts	Keeps cookies and local storage, reduces repeated logins, and helps you continue where you left off in a stable setup.
Quick	One-off checks, short tests, QA runs, temporary tasks, risky experiments you do not need to keep	Starts fast, deletes all data after the session ends, and saves cleanup time when the work is temporary.

FAQs

Can I use the same profile on multiple devices?

Yes, if you choose to store your profile in the cloud, you can access it from any device. This is perfect for teams or individuals who need to access the same setup from different locations or devices.

Can I run multiple accounts on the same website with different profiles?

Yes. Each profile is isolated, so accounts will not be linked.

Which browser type should I choose if I’m unsure?

Choose Mimic for broad compatibility with modern websites.

Can I update or change the browser core of a profile after it's created?

No, once a profile is created with a specific browser core (e.g., Mimic or Stealthfox), it cannot be changed. If you need to switch to a different browser core, you'll have to create a new profile.

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