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G4 0 Reputation points
2026-10-20T23:17:30.8033333+00:00

I have two profiles on my computer

Personal and business; i want the work computer to open the work profile instead of the Personal Profile; if keeps reverting back to the personal profile each time i close edge and reopen it?

Microsoft Edge | Profile, sync, and sign in | Windows 11
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  1. Hendrix-V 21,000 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-10-21T07:51:10.2933333+00:00

    Hi G4,

    Another workaround that you can try is to create a dedicated shortcut that launches Edge directly with your Business profile.

    • In your Business profile, open edge://version
    • Note the Profile path and its final folder name, such as Profile 1.
    • Create or edit an Edge shortcut.
    • Add the following after msedge.exe in the Target field: --profile-directory="Profile 1"
    • Use that shortcut when starting Edge for work.

    This bypasses Edge choosing the previously used profile and explicitly launches the Business profile.

    I hope this gives you a practical way to keep your work browsing in the intended profile.

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    2026-10-20T23:18:44.6633333+00:00

    Set the administrator-controlled EdgeDefaultProfileEnabled policy to the exact name of your work profile so Edge opens that profile instead of reopening the last-used personal profile.^1^

    On a managed work computer

    Ask your IT administrator to configure:

    • Policy: EdgeDefaultProfileEnabled
    • Desired value: the exact, case-sensitive name of your work profile
    • Group Policy location: Administrative Templates → Microsoft Edge → Identity and sign-in → Default Profile Setting Enabled
    • Supported platform: Windows with Microsoft Edge version 101 or later

    To find the profile name to send IT:

    1. Open Edge and select the profile icon in the upper-right corner.
    2. Select Profile settings.
    3. Note the displayed name of the work profile exactly, including capitalization. Edge maintains separate settings, bookmarks, extensions, and other data for each profile.^2^

    After IT applies the policy:

    1. Close all Edge windows.
    2. Reopen Edge.
    3. Enter edge://policy in the address bar.
    4. Confirm EdgeDefaultProfileEnabled appears with the work profile’s name.

    A full Edge restart is required because this policy does not refresh dynamically. If the configured profile name is not found, Edge behaves as though the policy were not configured.^1^

    If you administer the computer yourself

    Use Local Group Policy only if:

    • Your Windows edition includes Local Group Policy Editor.
    • The Microsoft Edge administrative templates (ADMX) are installed.
    • You are authorized to change browser policies.

    If Default Profile Setting Enabled is missing, that can mean the Edge ADMX templates are not installed; it does not by itself prove that organizational management is blocking the setting. If the setting is locked or edge://policy shows it is enforced by your organization, contact IT rather than modifying organizational policy.

    Important exceptions

    This startup policy does not control:

    • Sites assigned through Profile preferences for sites
    • Links opened from Outlook or Teams
    • Shortcuts that launch Edge with an explicit --profile-directory parameter^1^

    If only particular work websites open in the personal profile, open:

    edge://settings/profiles/multiProfileSettings

    Then use Profile preferences for sites to assign those websites to the work profile. Edge can remember the selected profile for each URL.^3^

    References

    1. EdgeDefaultProfileEnabled
    2. Sign in and create multiple profiles in Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Support
    3. Microsoft Edge for Business
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