User Switching

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This plugin allows you to quickly swap between user accounts in WordPress at the click of a button. You’ll be instantly logged out and logged in as your desired user. This is handy for test environments where you regularly log out and in between different accounts, or for administrators who need to switch between multiple accounts. Features Switch user: Instantly switch to any user account from the Users screen. Switch back: Instantly switch back to your originating account. Switch off: Log out of your account but retain the ability to instantly switch back in again. It’s completely secure (see the Security section below). Compatible with WordPress, WordPress Multisite, BuddyPress and bbPress. Security Only users with the ability to edit other users can switch user accounts. By default this is only Administrators on single site installs, and Super Admins on Multisite installs. Passwords are not (and cannot be) revealed. Uses the cookie authentication system in WordPress when remembering the account(s) you’ve switched from and when switching back. Implements the nonce security system in WordPress, meaning only those who intend to switch users can switch. Full support for administration over SSL (if applicable). Usage Visit the Users menu in WordPress and you’ll see a Switch To link in the list of action links for each user. Click this and you will immediately switch into that user account. You can switch back to your originating account via the Switch back link on each dashboard screen or in your profile menu in the WordPress toolbar. See the FAQ for information about the Switch Off feature.