Can add multiple private accounts on the Github Android APP？

[dingdangdog]

I found that only one personal account can be configured on the APP. If I want to switch to another account, I can only log out first and then log in.

Can you consider adding multiple accounts in the Settings? If you want to switch accounts, you only need to select from the Settings.

[AJ0545282]

I second this, as I have two accounts (professional and personal)

[abb-indymaat]

Yes i also think this would be a nice option for the same reason as @AJ0545282 described.

[nrosu34]

Yes, please add the capacity to allow multiple accounts in the app so it can properly be used for security updates.

[jsoref]

Technically multiple free accounts for the same human are probably a violation of GitHub's terms of use.

You're allowed to have 🤖 accounts, and a single account for your use. I know that Microsoft has in recent memory encouraged their own employees to discontinue the practice of having distinct work/personal accounts.

One person or legal entity may maintain no more than one free Account (if you choose to control a machine account as well, that's fine, but it can only be used for running a machine).
https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/github-terms/github-terms-of-service#b-account-terms

Now, that doesn't mean that GitHub's Mobile application has to make this experience unfriendly, but, if this is what you're doing and if I were a PM for the project, I wouldn't prioritize this...

(Dead accounts/accounts for which you've lost your credentials are fine as the keyword in the terms is maintain. You aren't maintaining dead accounts.)

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Out of curiosity, what use case are you addressing that requires you to animate multiple accounts?

[churbain]

My company ask for a specific id as name (annoying), and we're not actually allowed to contribute to repository outside the organisation.

So what do I do ?

[jsoref]

As long as they pay for a pro account for it, that appears to be acceptable (the issue is multiple active free accounts). But, will you really need to use both accounts here? If they're that concerned, I'd half expect them to want you to use a dedicated computer in which case this shouldn't be relevant.

[churbain]

Interesting point.

I haven't tried connecting with the account on the new (more secure) organization)

[unaiur]

The company I work for also requires an account with a specific name. It is more related to reputation than security.

[jsoref]

Fwiw, Having worked for 3 companies that have issued me cell phones (and paid for corporate cell phone service for them), I'd half expect these companies to issue a cell phone to you (just as, presumably, they issue you a company laptop for company business only).

[Telsenome]

+1

[dzmpr]

@github can you provide feedback on this request? There are several posts about this feature. It's long-awaited feature for me.

[candyho]

Hey, multi-account support on mobile is something we are actively working on. Please stay tuned for more updates in the future. Thanks for bearing with us!

[nhstanley]

The Gmail app supports the ability to use multiple work and personal accounts on the same app, and also use for MFA, without issues. Surprising GitHub can't seem to handle this properly.

[DiegoBM]

I reckon that you can also use GitHub as a Dual or Parallel App in Android (each vendor has a different name for the feature). It's not the best solution but it works if you need to use two accounts

[aisgbnok]

It looks like they have finally added support today! Update your app.

[dingdangdog]

wohoo, nice!

[DiegoBM]

I can't see it on Android either. No new updates in the store, maybe they 're rolling that out in batches for Android?

[PITR-DEV]

I'm on the beta branch and I did receive the android update already. The feature is here and working

[churbain]

I'm on the beta branch and I did receive the android update already. The feature is here and working

Good to know. Guess I'll just have to be a little patient

[eliperkins]

Hey folks, the update is rolling out on the Play Store gradually this week. Keep your eyes peeled on the Play Store for an update coming your way soon!

[eliperkins]

Hey @dingdangdog and folks, we've shipped functionality this week to allow you to log in with multiple accounts, like your personal and work accounts, at a the same time! Read more about it in our Changelog post.

Download or update GitHub Mobile today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to get started.

[dingdangdog]

NICE!

[dingdangdog]

NICE!

Hey @dingdangdog and folks, we've shipped functionality this week to allow you to log in with multiple accounts, like your personal and work accounts, at a the same time! Read more about it in our Changelog post.

Download or update GitHub Mobile today from the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/github/id1477376905) or [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android) to get started.