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How to Manage Multiple Workspaces

Connect multiple cobby workspaces to the same Excel installation and switch between them.

Prerequisites​

  • Multiple cobby workspace license keys
  • cobby Excel add-in installed
  • Both workspaces must use the same cobby version and Excel plugin version

Add a Second Workspace​

  1. Open an Excel workbook.

  2. Go to the cobby tab and click Settings.

  3. Insert the new license key in the license key field.

    Insert License Key

  4. Click Save.

Result: The second workspace is now connected to your Excel installation.

Switch Between Workspaces​

  1. Open the cobby Settings dialog in Excel.

  2. Click the drop-down menu next to the license key.

    Select Workspace

  3. Select the workspace you want to switch to.

  4. Click Save.

  5. Close all Excel instances.

  6. Open Excel again.

Result: You are now working with the selected workspace.

Finding Your License Key​

  1. Log in to the cobby portal at app.cobby.io.

  2. Go to Settings → Workspace.

    License Key Location

  3. Copy the license key shown on the screen.

Common Issues​

Switch not working?

  • Verify both workspaces use the same cobby version
  • Verify both use the same Excel plugin version
  • Update both to the latest version if versions differ

Can I use licenses from different accounts?

  • No, all licenses must belong to the same cobby account
  • Contact support to consolidate licenses under one account
  • How to Connect a New Shop (coming soon)