# What should I check before switching profiles?

> Stop new leader activity, make positions and working orders safe, disable the current profile, and confirm it is inactive. Then select the next profile, verify its leader, followers, sizing, protection, connections, and account state before enabling it.

Last verified: 2026-09-14
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## Answer

Stop new leader activity, make positions and working orders safe, disable the current profile, and confirm it is inactive. Then select the next profile, verify its leader, followers, sizing, protection, connections, and account state before enabling it.

## More Copilink help

- [Profiles and copying FAQ](https://copilink.com/standalone/faq/profiles-and-copying)
- [Copilink Standalone user guide](https://copilink.com/standalone/user-guide)

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