How to add a user to Xiaomi Redmi: creating profiles and guest mode

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are powerful computing devices that are often used by family members as well as by a single owner. The ability to create a separate account on a single device allows you to separate personal data, interface settings and installed applications. This is especially true when the phone is used by children or elderly relatives who do not need access to your confidential messages or banking applications.

The Android operating system that underlies the MIUI or HyperOS shell provides native multiplayer support. However, in Xiaomi smartphones, this feature is sometimes hidden or has its own implementation features compared to the “pure” Android. Understanding how to activate this mode correctly will help you secure your data and make using the gadget more comfortable for all family members.

In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithms for adding a new profile, we will look at the standard methods through system settings, and we will also focus on the guest mode, which is ideal for temporary transfer of the device, and competent setting of access rights will avoid accidental deletion of important files or changes in critical parameters of the system.

Preparing the device for creating new profiles

Before you start setting up additional accounts, you need to make sure that your device is technically ready for this operation. Not all Xiaomi Redmi models have the same interface, but the basic requirements for the system remain unchanged. First of all, check that the phone has an up-to-date version of the firmware, as in old builds the user management function may not work correctly or is missing.

It is important to free up enough internal memory. Each new user creates his own data set, application cache and system files. If the device memory is full, the system may refuse to create a new profile or work extremely slowly. It is recommended to have at least 2-3 GB of free space for the comfortable work of the second user.

It's also worth determining who will use the device in advance, and if it's a child, you may need to install additional parental control apps, and for temporary use, such as giving a phone to a colleague to call, guest mode, which doesn't require a complicated initial setup, is better.

• 📱 Check out the Android version and MIUI under the heading “On the telephone».
• 💾 Free up at least 3GB of internal memory for new data.
• 🔒 Make sure that the device has a reliable method of locking the screen.
• 📶 Connect your smartphone to a stable Wi-Fi network to synchronize services.

⚠️ Note: Creating a new user may temporarily slow down the system at the time of initializing profiles.

Activation of Multiple User Mode in Settings

The main way to manage accounts in Xiaomi is through system settings. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell, but the logic remains the same. You need to find the section responsible for special features or advanced system settings where the mode switch hides.

Find Special features or immediately go to Accounts & Sync. In some versions of MIUI, the switch you want is in the Password and Security menu. Look for an option called Multiple Users or Second Space, because these are the functions that divide access.

Once you find the appropriate switch, activate it. The system will alert you that some applications may not be multiplayer-friendly. This is normal, due to Android security restrictions. Once confirmed, the system will create a basic structure for the new profile.

It’s worth noting that in the new versions of HyperOS, Xiaomi has slightly repositioned these settings to integrate them into the general security settings. If you can’t find the switch, search by settings by typing in the “Users” query, which is the fastest way to get to the menu without wandering around.

Instructions for adding a standard user

The process of adding a full user is not much different from the original setup of the new smartphone, after activating the feature in the menu, you will be able to add a user. By clicking on this button, you will run the customization wizard, which will prompt you to select a language, connect to the network and log into your Google account.

Unlike the owner of the device, the new user may not link their Google account immediately, but this will limit functionality: without an account, Play Market, YouTube and contact sync will not be available, and it is recommended to either log in to an existing account or register a new one, especially if the phone is transferred to a child.

Once you have set up the first profile, you can switch between profiles, using a notification curtain or a special widget on your desktop, and switching is quick, but the previous user's apps running in the background can be closed by the system to save resources.

It is important to understand the difference between the rights of the owner and the user: the owner (administrator) has full access to all functions, including installing system updates and deleting other profiles. The average user is limited in rights: he can not delete applications installed by the owner or change the global settings of the network.

Use of the Guest mode for temporary access

Guest mode is the perfect solution for situations where you need to give the phone to another person for a short time, such as making a call, showing photos or using a navigator, in which the guest does not have access to your personal data, contacts, call history and messages.

You can activate guest mode through the Quick Action Panel, swipe down to open the curtain, and find the blue man icon or the Guest, and if you don't have one, you can add it through the Control Panel editing menu, which will take a couple of seconds, but in the future it will save time.

When in guest mode, the user sees a clean desktop without your widgets and shortcuts. All data created during the guest session (photos, contacts, browser history) is automatically deleted when you leave this mode or switch to the owner, which guarantees the confidentiality of your information.

⚠️ Note: In guest mode, some functions may not be available, depending on the SIM-card if the owner does not allow the use of the mobile network for guest profiles in the settings.

To exit guest mode, you just need to click on the profile icon in the notification curtain again and select Owner. The system will request that the device be unlocked with your password or fingerprint, and then the guest session will be closed, and all temporary files will be destroyed.

Second Space: An Alternative to Multiplayer Mode

Xiaomi Redmi has a unique feature called Second Space, which is not exactly the equivalent of a standard Android profile, but rather an isolated copy of the system, protected by a separate password or fingerprint, which is often more convenient and stable than the standard mode of multiple users.

The main advantage of Second Space is the speed of switching, so you can set the phone to open with a certain finger, and the other finger will open a personal profile, and the other one will open with a work or guest, which allows you to instantly change the context of your device use without having to switch accounts.

In Space Two, you can install separate copies of apps, for example, in the main profile you can have a personal WhatsApp, and in the second one you can have a working messenger account, both of which will work independently, receiving their notifications and having their own settings.

To activate this feature, go to Settings → Second Space and follow the instructions of the Settings Wizard. You will be asked to create a separate password and, if you wish, attach a fingerprint for quick access, which creates the effect of two different phones in the same case.

Managing access rights and restrictions

When creating profiles for children or employees, it is important to be able to manage their rights. In standard Android mode, you can only limit the user to administrator rights, but there are additional tools in the Xiaomi ecosystem.

You can prevent the installation of applications from unknown sources or restrict access to certain system functions, such as changing the date and time settings or locking the screen, which will prevent inexperienced users from accidentally breaking their settings.

To make the finer adjustments, it is recommended to use built-in digital well-being tools that allow you to set screen time limits, block access to adult content, and track online activity, which are applied at the profile level, so do not affect the owner of the device.

Remember that some banking applications may require re-authorization or not run in secondary profiles for security reasons, and this behavior is normal and is driven by the security policies of the banking institutions themselves, not by a system error.

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Tip: To maximize data separation, use the combination of Second Space for Work and Guest Mode for Temporary Needs, which will provide better performance than creating a lot of full-fledged users.

Frequent problems and ways to solve them

When using multiplayer mode on Xiaomi Redmi, users may encounter a number of typical problems, most often associated with a lack of RAM or conflicting versions of applications. If the system writes an error when creating a profile, try clearing the cache of the system service Settings.

Another common problem is the lack of sound or the inability to make a call in the second profile, which is solved by checking the permissions for the Phone and Contacts application in the settings of a particular user, sometimes requiring re-access to the microphone and speaker.

If switching between users takes a long time or is accompanied by freezes, check the free space on the drive. file fragmentation and memory overflow significantly reduce the speed of the file system, which is critical for multitasking.

⚠️ Warning: When you reset your phone to the factory, ALL user profiles and guest data will be deleted.

In rare cases, after updating the firmware, user settings may be lost. If you notice that the profiles are missing, check if the Multiple Users feature in the updated settings menu has been deactivated. Often after the update, the switches return to the default state.

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The stability of several profiles depends on the amount of RAM of the device. On smartphones with 3 GB of RAM and less, the use of more than two profiles at the same time is not recommended.

Conclusion and safety recommendations

Xiaomi Redmi’s user separation feature is a powerful tool for organizing digital space. Using profiles, guest mode and Second Space correctly makes it possible to turn one smartphone into a universal device for the whole family or an effective tool for sharing work and leisure.

Remember to regularly update your security and check what permissions apps have in secondary profiles. Control over installed software is a guarantee of the security of your personal data. Use complex passwords to log into the owners' profiles to prevent unauthorized access.

Experiment with settings to find a balance between convenience and security. Make sure to turn on parental controls for children, and use short-term guest access for colleagues. Good user management prolongs the life of the device and saves your nerves.