The purpose of this guide is to instruct PARS users on how to create a separate browser profile for using the PARS application. PARS uses a Microsoft Azure account as its backend to provide a secure environment, but this might create conflicts with a Microsoft Account for your own company or institution. Using a separate profile in your browser of choice can keep these accounts separate, and provide the smoothest PARS experience.
Creating and managing profiles in Google Chrome is straightforward. Follow these steps to keep your work and personal browsing separate.
Add.For more detailed instructions, please refer to the official Google Chrome Guide.
Manage profiles.Edit beneath the profile you want to change.Manage profiles.Delete.Delete again.Important: Removing a profile will delete its bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings from your computer.
Microsoft Edge allows you to create multiple profiles for different purposes. Here's how you can manage them.
Manage profile settings.Add profile.For step-by-step instructions, visit the Microsoft Edge Guide.
Manage profile settings.Remove.Note: Deleting a profile will remove all associated browsing data.
Firefox profiles keep your personal information and settings separate.
about:profiles into the Firefox address bar and press Enter.Create Profile and follow the wizard.For comprehensive guidance, refer to the Mozilla Firefox Guide.
About Profiles page, select the profile to remove.Remove and choose whether to delete or keep the profile files.Rename.Remember, renaming a profile does not rename its folder on your computer.
If you encounter any issues or have questions, you may reference the above links for official documentation for your browser of choice. If you use a browser from a different provider, try searching "{Browser name} manage profile". If you still have questions or issues, please feel free to contact us at support@pars.doe.gov