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How to Setup a FireNet Chrome Profile

The biggest issue users face when accessing FireNet is using a browser already tied to an agency account. Both named accounts AND guest members are best served by setting up an additional Chrome Profile to work within the collaborative FireNet environment. This includes pasting any SharePoint links shared externally with the public. 

Step 1: To access FireNet Applications, open your Chrome browser by selecting the Chrome icon from your desktop, task bar, or by searching Windows. 

Step 2: On the top right-hand corner of the Chrome browser, select the person icon (A).  

Image showing how to click on the person/profile Icon. Image identified as (A).

Once the dropdown expands, select “+ Add” (B) if you do not already have a FireNet profile on your Chrome Browser.  

The function to Add a profile is called out as item (B).

Step 3: You should see a pop-up on your screen with instructions to set up your new Chrome profile (note: colors may be different). To Add a FireNet profile to Chrome, select “Continue without an account.”  Do not click the sign in button.

This image shows where the user can select to move forward without signing into an account by selecting 'Continue without an account'.

Step 4: Setup customizations to make it easier identify when accessing a different profile.

  • Customize your Chrome Profile by typing in a name for your user profile (example: FireNet) (A)  

  • Choose a theme color (if desired)  (B) 

  • Create a desktop shortcut to place your FireNet Chrome browser on the task bar (C) 

  • Select Done (D) 

  • Success! You now have an easily accessible FireNet Chrome browser on your task bar! 

This image shows how you can name the profile, pick a theme and an image.

Step 5: Go to: office.com and sign in using your username (firstname_lastname@firenet.gov) if you have a named FireNet account or the email address you use to access FireNet as a guest member.