Managing Multiple Accounts Per User

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DNSimple allows a user to be associated with multiple accounts. This happens in two cases:

Managing multiple accounts is a flexible way to access different levels of service and share domain management with other users. If you want to invite another user to manage domains on your account, read this article, and learn how to set access levels with Domain Access Controls.

Creating a separate account

To create another account under your existing user profile:

  1. Click the account switcher at the top-right corner of the screen, then select .

    screenshot of user settings link in the main nav

  2. Scroll down to the Accounts card, and click .

    Add New Account link

  3. Alternatively, you can click +Add new account from your dashboard to access the new account creation form.

  4. Fill in the form with the details for your new account. Click .

    screenshot of new account form

  5. Once you submit the form, the account will be created. Activate it by clicking Select plan under the Billing and plans tab, and following the steps to choose a plan.

    screenshot of choosing plan for account

Switching among accounts

Select the account you want to view from the account switcher, and you’ll be taken to the Domain List for that account.

screenshot of account link in top nav

Once you’ve selected an account, open the account switcher again, and click Account settings to view details for the selected account.

screenshot of account link in top nav

Have more questions?

If you have further questions about setting up a second account or managing multiple accounts under a single user name, contact us, and we’ll be happy to help.