Abstract: A system and method for providing user access to a network. The system includes a client computer executing a resident client application. The client application presents a user interface which facilitates browser access to a plurality of network sites, and the client application presents the user interface in accordance with a user profile which defines characteristics of the user interface. The system further includes a server which executes a resident server application. The server application can communicate with the client application, and stores and alters the user profile. The user profile and alterations of the user profile are communicated by the server to the client application. Client and server applications corresponding to the system are also provided.