An electronic device according to an embodiment includes: a processor, and a memory configured to be operatively connected to the processor and to store a list including a plurality of profiles respectively corresponding to members recognized as users of the electronic device, wherein the memory stores, when executed, instructions that cause the processor to: acquire a usage pattern of the electronic device; compare a first profile used for configuring the electronic device among the plurality of profiles with the usage pattern; recognize a profile change based on a result of the comparison; retrieve a second profile matching the acquired usage pattern from the list based on the recognition of the profile change; and configure the electronic device using the second profile. In addition, various other embodiments are possible.