How to start and stop profiles in Multilogin X
Who can use this feature?
- 👨💻 Account owner and all team members
- 💰 Available on all plans
How to start a profile
Click "Start" next to the browser profile. Once it's open, you'll land on the Multilogin start page – this shows the breakdown of your profile fingerprint.
Learn how to further check your fingerprint in our article How to fix browser fingerprint inconsistencies.

How to stop a profile
Click "Stop" next to the browser profile.
- Cloud profile: your session data syncs automatically with the server
- Local profile: data stays on your computer, meaning you can’t access it on another device.
For team collaboration, always use cloud profiles. Learn more about storage options in the article Cloud and local storage in Multilogin X.

How to fix common profile start and stop issues
Running into errors when starting or stopping your profiles? Whether it’s a proxy issue, a browser error, or a system limitation, we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find quick fixes for the most common problems, so you can get back to work smoothly.
- How to unlock a locked profile
- How to fix profile launch or proxy connection issues
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- How to fix “Failed to get profile data” error
- How to fix “Aw, Snap!” error
- How to fix “ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED” error
- How to fix “Some settings were reset” error
- How to fix “Profile failed to start” error
- How to fix “Wrong proxy data” error