KMJ-007/Manage Multiple Claude Code Accounts.md

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Manage Multiple Claude Code Accounts.md

Manage Multiple Claude Code Accounts

Run two Claude Code accounts simultaneously on macOS without re-authenticating by using separate configuration directories.

Steps

Create Separate Config Directories

mkdir ~/.claude-account1
mkdir ~/.claude-account2

Add Aliases to Shell Config

Open ~/.zshrc (or ~/.bashrc for Bash) in an editor:
```
nano ~/.zshrc
```

Add:

alias claude-account1="CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR=~/.claude-account1 claude"
alias claude-account2="CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR=~/.claude-account2 claude"

Save and reload:
```
source ~/.zshrc
```

Authenticate Each Account
- For account 1:
```
claude-account1
```
  Log in; credentials save to ~/.claude-account1.
- For account 2:
```
claude-account2
```
  Log in; credentials save to ~/.claude-account2.
Switch or Run Simultaneously
- Run claude-account1 or claude-account2 in separate terminal tabs (Cmd + T).
- Each uses its own config and usage limits.

Notes

Requires separate Anthropic accounts (different emails).
Check Anthropic’s terms to ensure compliance.
Update Claude Code: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code.
If re-authentication occurs, verify CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR with echo $CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR.

CJ-Hurc commented Nov 30, 2025

Will this work with the vs code extension?

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