Managing Multiple Google Accounts

Many users also have a personal Google account in addition to their WFU Google account. In order to avoid authentication issues with WFU resources, we recommend that you use one of the following methods (see below) to work with your Google Accounts.

Possible Errors with Multiple Accounts

If you receive “403. That's an error" or "Error: app_not_configured_for_user” (see image below), you may have accidentally authenticated a WFU resource with your personal Google Account instead of your WFU account.

Google Error: 403. That's an error. Error: app_not_configured_for_user Image

Option 1: Create a new Google Profile

Open Google Chrome.
Click your Profile Picture or Initial at the top right of the window.
Click Add Chrome Profile near the bottom of the menu.
Choose to Sign in with a Google Account.
If desired, type a name, pick a color scheme, and select an avatar or photo.
Click Done to open the new Chrome profile.

The next time you try to log into a Google-authenticated resource, you can choose which Google account to use to authenticate that resource. If it is a WFU resource, select your WFU Google profile. This will also let you easily toggle between your two Google profiles from the Account picture or icon.

Option 2: Use an Incognito or Private Window

Private or Incognito is a mode that opens a new window where you can browse the Internet in private without your browser saving the sites you visit and without any stored login credentials. You can switch between a private or incognito windows and any regular browsing windows you have open. You’ll only be in “private” or “incognito” mode when you’re using that window.

How to open a Private or Incognito browser window using different browsers:

Windows

Chrome: Chrome menu > New incognito window (Ctrl + Shift + N)
FireFox: FireFox menu > New Private Window (Ctrl + Shift + P)
Microsoft Edge: More button > In Private Browsing (Ctrl + Shift + P)

Mac

Chrome: Chrome menu > New incognito window (⌘ + Shift + N)
FireFox: FireFox menu > New Private Window (⌘ + Shift + P)
Safari: File > New Private Window (⌘ + Shift + N)