Spaces

Last updated on 01 May 2025

Spaces (previously known as cookie containers or cookie profiles) allow you to run multiple accounts and apps side-by-side without conflicts. Each Space stores its own cookies, so sign-ins and browsing data stay separate, and all your apps stay correctly signed-in.

💡 Spaces are similar Chrome Profiles. The main difference is that spaces can be used side-by-side in the same window, rather than one-by-one.

Overview

Separate Work and Personal: Keep your accounts isolated in different Spaces.
Separate Clients and Businesses: Stay signed-in to all your clients' accounts, such as multiple Gmails.
Switch Quickly: Swap Spaces with a single click in the webdock.
Stay Organized: Name each Space (e.g. “Work” or “Personal”) and customize icons and colors.
One Browser Window: Access everything in one interface, no need for multiple browsers or profiles.

Tip: Spaces are ideal for logging in to multiple Google or Slack accounts without constantly signing in and out.

Default Space (Primary)

This is the main space for any Wavebox profile.
It will use your Wavebox login email as the primary sign-in for apps added to the space. So if you installed using wavebox@youcompany.com, then any apps using that email address will stay signed-in.
Tip! All other browsers only have one space, so imagine that your Wavebox default space works in the same way.
Changing the Default Space
- Go to Settings > Spaces.
- Click the ⋮ (three-dot menu) next to a Space name.
- Select Make default Space.
- Log back into any apps in that newly assigned default Space.

Creating and Customizing a Space

Add a Space
- Click the + button in the sidebar (webdock) next to existing Space icons.
- A new Space icon appears in the sidebar.
Name & Color
- Right-click the new Space icon and select Rename.
- Pick an icon and color to help identify the Space at a glance.
Add Apps
- Switch to the new Space by clicking its icon.
- Click the + to add a new web app or group.
- All sign-ins stay unique to that Space.
(Optional) Adjust Settings
- Go to Settings > Spaces to see a list of all Spaces.
- From there, rename, reorder, or delete Spaces as needed.

Switching Between Spaces

Click a Space icon in the sidebar to instantly switch.
The sidebar updates to show groups and apps for the selected Space.
Check the Space indicator in the address bar to confirm which Space you’re in.

Tip: If you prefer viewing all Spaces at once, go to Settings > Webdock Layout and switch to the List or Explorer layout.

Opening a Tab in a Different Space

Navigate to the tab you want to move.
Click the Space indicator icon in the address bar.
Select 'Open in Space' and choose the target Space.
The tab reloads under the new Space’s cookie settings.

Moving a Group or App to a Different Space

Right-click on the group/app icon
Hover over 'Settings' and click on 'App Settings'
Look for the section 'Space'
Next to 'using the 'name' space, select a different space from the dropdown.

Use a Different Proxy Server for each Space

Wavebox uses the proxy configuration that you have set up on your computer. There are some cases where you may want a different configuration for certain Wavebox apps. Here's how to set this up...

Go to Settings > Spaces Tab,
Locate the Space you want to change the proxy server for, and enter your proxy configuration string into the Proxy server field.
Restart Wavebox.

You can validate that the configuration works correctly by loading an app or tab that uses the Space and ensuring a page loads correctly.

Troubleshooting

Wrong Account Appears
- Symptom: You open Gmail expecting your work account, but see your personal inbox.
- Cause: More than one account is signed in within the same Space.
- Fix: Sign out of all accounts in that Space, then sign in again with the correct account first.
- Tip: For truly separate sessions, create a dedicated Space for each account.
- Read the KB article.
Mixed Groups in Two Spaces
- Symptom: A group shows up under more than one Space.
- Cause: A tab or app in that group belongs to a different Space.
- Fix: Move the tab/app to the correct Space by clicking its Space icon in the address bar and selecting Open in Space. Or, use the Drag & Drop Spaces Manager to move apps/tabs to the correct space.
- Read the KB article.

Advanced Tips

Lock Extensions to a Space:
- Go to wavebox://extensions.
- Choose whether an extension runs in all Spaces, a single Space, or multiple separate instances.
- Ideal for extensions needing different logins in different Spaces.
Drag & Drop Spaces Manager:
- Open Settings > Spaces and click Drag and Drop Manager.
- Quickly reorganize apps across Spaces in one place.

Note: If you need an entirely separate setup (with its own Spaces), consider using a separate Wavebox Profile.

Spaces keep your workflows separated and organized—so you can manage multiple accounts, projects, or clients all in one browser window without mixing cookies or sign-ins. Give them a try and enjoy a cleaner, more efficient workspace!