# Switch workgroups
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You can switch from one workgroup to another if you have permissions to both of them.

You can open up to ten query tabs within each workgroup. When you switch between workgroups, your query tabs remain open for up to three workgroups. 

**To switch workgroups**

1. In the Athena console, use the **Workgroup** option on the upper right to choose a workgroup. 

1. If the **Workgroup *workgroup-name* settings** dialog box appears, choose **Acknowledge**.

The **Workgroup** option shows the name of the workgroup that you switched to. You can now run queries in this workgroup.