Login as a User – WordPress plugin

Login as a User – WordPress plugin

The Login as a User WordPress plugin allows admins to have easy access to the frontend as a specific user and thus solve problems or provide better and faster customer support. With one click, the admin logs in as the external user or customer and handles any situation without wasting any time at all. If you want a WordPress plugin to switch accounts in an instant, Login as User is for you.

Login as User v1.4.9 – Changelog Login as User

Login as User v1.4.9 – Changelog

1.4.9
= 18-Apr-2024 : v1.4.9 =
* Fully compatible with WordPress v6.5.x and WooCommerce v8.8.x
* CSS Bug fixed: The "Login as User" button is currently overflowing its column within the table. [Thank you, Anthony Grullon]
* Bug fixed: After clicking the button “go back to admin as..” a 404 error occurred. It does not give the correct URL. It mostly happens when the WordPress is in a subdirectory [Many thanks to @kja4u)]
* Introduced a new attribute for the 

The user_id is not specified

shortcode, enabling administrators to redirect users to a specific page after logging in. Example usage:
Could not login as this user.
. * Now supports WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS) [Thank you, Rein Ridder] * Ensured functionality remains intact when WordPress is given its own directory, following the guidelines provided https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/giving-wordpress-its-own-directory/ [Thanks, James] * Implemented minor fixes and improvements for a smoother user experience. = 23-Oct-2023 : v1.4.8 = * Fully compatible with WordPress v6.3.x and WooCommerce v8.2.x * Minor fixes and improvements = 27-Jul-2023 : v1.4.7 = * Added PHP 8.2 Compatibility to the Plugin Update Checker and fix deprecation notices regarding PHP 8.2.x. * Fix CSS issues regarding z-index on Divi themes. = 26-Jul-2023 : v1.4.6 = * [PHP 8.2 Deprecated Warning]: Creation of dynamic property LoginAsUser_AdminPro::$plugin_name_clean is deprecated in /wp-content/plugins/login-as-user-pro/admin/class-admin.php on line 51 on PHP 8.2, and WordPress 6.2.2. = 07-Jun-2023 : v1.4.5 = * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v6.2.x and WooCommerce v7.7.x * Compatible with the WooCommerce Mobile App * After login as a user, in the notification bar show the email instead of username. Example: "go back to admin as Yiannis Christodoulou (yiannis [@] web357 [.] com)" * Bug fixed after going back to admin dashboard. Bug message: "The link you followed as expired." * PHP Warning fixed: Undefined array key "SERVER_NAME" in .../wp-content/plugins/login-as-user-pro/login-as-user-pro.php on line 67 * Minor fixes and improvements = 14-Jun-2022 : v1.4.4 = * Minor bugfix: The "Login as User" button is missing for specific user roles. = 14-Jun-2022 : v1.4.3 = * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v6.0 and WooCommerce v6.5+ * Minor fixes and improvements = 11-Feb-2022 : v1.4.2 = * [New Feature] You can use the shortcode

The user does not exists.

to display the login as user button everywhere, event at the frontend. You just have to specify the user_id. Do not forget to replace the 357 with the user ID you want. (This feature included only in the Premium version) * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v5.9 and WooCommerce v6.2 * Minor fixes and improvements = 28-Jul-2021 : v1.4.1 = * [Styling improvement] To fix the display of the login as user button when you have a lot of columns in Users/Orders area, we 've created a new option to decrease the width of "Login as User" column. Navigate to: Settings > Login as User > "Login as...«option»" button > None (display only the user icon). [Thank you, Robert] * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v5.8 and WooCommerce v5.5 * Minor fixes and improvements = 08-Apr-2021 : v1.4.0 = * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with the User Insights WordPress plugin. * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v5.7 and WooCommerce v5.1.x * Minor fixes and improvements = 09-Jan-2021 : v1.3.0 = * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with Loco Translate plugin. * [New feature] Validate website license key in the plugin settings (only for the premium version). * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v5.6 and WooCommerce v4.8. = 19-Oct-2020 : v1.2.2 = * [New option] You can now choose the position of the "Login as user" toolbar. There are two available positions, the TOP and the BOTTOM. * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress 5.5 and WooCommerce 4.6. = 15-Apr-2020 : v1.2.1 = * [Bug Fixed] Error with the redirection URL after a successful login attempt. Admin is redirected to a URL that contains twice the value of the function "home_url()", and gives a 404 error. = 30-Mar-2020 : v1.2.0 = * [Style Improvement] Remove any margin of the button that displayed on the toolbar at frontend. * [Bug Fixed] The "login as user" button is not displayed. There was a filter conflict because a 3rd plugin calls the "manage_users_custom_column" filter too. We have change the priority and the issue has been resolved. [Many thanks to Michael Kuhlman for his help] * [Bug Fixed] Error with the redirection URL. Admin is not redirected to the correct page from settings, after logged in as a user. = 14-Feb-2020 : v1.1.0 = * [New feature] You can now choose from the settings, which string will be displayed on the "Login as User" button. You can choose one from the following, nickname, or first name, or last name, or full name. For example Login as «Yiannis», or log in as «Christodoulou», or log in as «Johnathan99», or log in as «Yiannis Christodoulou». * [New Feature] Show only the first X characters of the username, or first/last name, or full name, on the "Login as...«option»" button. For example, if you choose 5, the button will be displayed like this: Login as «Yiann...», or Login as «Chris...», or Login as «Johna...», or Login as «Yiann...». * [Bug Fixed] Do not load the files "public.min.css" and "public.min.js" if the Login as User functionality is not enabled. * Minor bug fixes and improvements. = 29-Jul-2019 : v1.0.1 = * If an admin is already logged in, a short message replaces the button. Example: "Already logged in" instead of "---". * The language files have been updated with new strings. = 11-Jul-2019 : v1.0.0 = * First beta release

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Login as a User – WordPress plugin

The Login as a User WordPress plugin allows admins to have easy access to the frontend as a specific user and thus solve problems or provide better and faster customer support. With one click, the admin logs in as the external user or customer and handles any situation without wasting any time at all. If you want a WordPress plugin to switch accounts in an instant, Login as User is for you.

Login as User v1.4.9 – Changelog Login as User

Login as User v1.4.9 – Changelog

1.4.9
= 18-Apr-2024 : v1.4.9 =
* Fully compatible with WordPress v6.5.x and WooCommerce v8.8.x
* CSS Bug fixed: The "Login as User" button is currently overflowing its column within the table. [Thank you, Anthony Grullon]
* Bug fixed: After clicking the button “go back to admin as..” a 404 error occurred. It does not give the correct URL. It mostly happens when the WordPress is in a subdirectory [Many thanks to @kja4u)]
* Introduced a new attribute for the 

The user_id is not specified

shortcode, enabling administrators to redirect users to a specific page after logging in. Example usage:
Could not login as this user.
. * Now supports WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS) [Thank you, Rein Ridder] * Ensured functionality remains intact when WordPress is given its own directory, following the guidelines provided https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/giving-wordpress-its-own-directory/ [Thanks, James] * Implemented minor fixes and improvements for a smoother user experience. = 23-Oct-2023 : v1.4.8 = * Fully compatible with WordPress v6.3.x and WooCommerce v8.2.x * Minor fixes and improvements = 27-Jul-2023 : v1.4.7 = * Added PHP 8.2 Compatibility to the Plugin Update Checker and fix deprecation notices regarding PHP 8.2.x. * Fix CSS issues regarding z-index on Divi themes. = 26-Jul-2023 : v1.4.6 = * [PHP 8.2 Deprecated Warning]: Creation of dynamic property LoginAsUser_AdminPro::$plugin_name_clean is deprecated in /wp-content/plugins/login-as-user-pro/admin/class-admin.php on line 51 on PHP 8.2, and WordPress 6.2.2. = 07-Jun-2023 : v1.4.5 = * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v6.2.x and WooCommerce v7.7.x * Compatible with the WooCommerce Mobile App * After login as a user, in the notification bar show the email instead of username. Example: "go back to admin as Yiannis Christodoulou (yiannis [@] web357 [.] com)" * Bug fixed after going back to admin dashboard. Bug message: "The link you followed as expired." * PHP Warning fixed: Undefined array key "SERVER_NAME" in .../wp-content/plugins/login-as-user-pro/login-as-user-pro.php on line 67 * Minor fixes and improvements = 14-Jun-2022 : v1.4.4 = * Minor bugfix: The "Login as User" button is missing for specific user roles. = 14-Jun-2022 : v1.4.3 = * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v6.0 and WooCommerce v6.5+ * Minor fixes and improvements = 11-Feb-2022 : v1.4.2 = * [New Feature] You can use the shortcode

The user does not exists.

to display the login as user button everywhere, event at the frontend. You just have to specify the user_id. Do not forget to replace the 357 with the user ID you want. (This feature included only in the Premium version) * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v5.9 and WooCommerce v6.2 * Minor fixes and improvements = 28-Jul-2021 : v1.4.1 = * [Styling improvement] To fix the display of the login as user button when you have a lot of columns in Users/Orders area, we 've created a new option to decrease the width of "Login as User" column. Navigate to: Settings > Login as User > "Login as...«option»" button > None (display only the user icon). [Thank you, Robert] * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v5.8 and WooCommerce v5.5 * Minor fixes and improvements = 08-Apr-2021 : v1.4.0 = * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with the User Insights WordPress plugin. * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v5.7 and WooCommerce v5.1.x * Minor fixes and improvements = 09-Jan-2021 : v1.3.0 = * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with Loco Translate plugin. * [New feature] Validate website license key in the plugin settings (only for the premium version). * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress v5.6 and WooCommerce v4.8. = 19-Oct-2020 : v1.2.2 = * [New option] You can now choose the position of the "Login as user" toolbar. There are two available positions, the TOP and the BOTTOM. * [Compatibility] Fully compatible with WordPress 5.5 and WooCommerce 4.6. = 15-Apr-2020 : v1.2.1 = * [Bug Fixed] Error with the redirection URL after a successful login attempt. Admin is redirected to a URL that contains twice the value of the function "home_url()", and gives a 404 error. = 30-Mar-2020 : v1.2.0 = * [Style Improvement] Remove any margin of the button that displayed on the toolbar at frontend. * [Bug Fixed] The "login as user" button is not displayed. There was a filter conflict because a 3rd plugin calls the "manage_users_custom_column" filter too. We have change the priority and the issue has been resolved. [Many thanks to Michael Kuhlman for his help] * [Bug Fixed] Error with the redirection URL. Admin is not redirected to the correct page from settings, after logged in as a user. = 14-Feb-2020 : v1.1.0 = * [New feature] You can now choose from the settings, which string will be displayed on the "Login as User" button. You can choose one from the following, nickname, or first name, or last name, or full name. For example Login as «Yiannis», or log in as «Christodoulou», or log in as «Johnathan99», or log in as «Yiannis Christodoulou». * [New Feature] Show only the first X characters of the username, or first/last name, or full name, on the "Login as...«option»" button. For example, if you choose 5, the button will be displayed like this: Login as «Yiann...», or Login as «Chris...», or Login as «Johna...», or Login as «Yiann...». * [Bug Fixed] Do not load the files "public.min.css" and "public.min.js" if the Login as User functionality is not enabled. * Minor bug fixes and improvements. = 29-Jul-2019 : v1.0.1 = * If an admin is already logged in, a short message replaces the button. Example: "Already logged in" instead of "---". * The language files have been updated with new strings. = 11-Jul-2019 : v1.0.0 = * First beta release

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Great and Powerful Features


All Users Page

In the Admin area, you select Users in the left-hand side menu and click All Users in the sub-menu. Now, all users of your website appear on the screen along with the Login as… button besides each name. You can click the button of the user you want to switch account.


User’s Profile Page

Are you in a user’s profile and want to login as this user? Just click the button Login as:… at the top left-hand side and you will be able to check data and help this specific user with any problem.


View WooCommerce Orders Page

Are you using the WooCommerce plugin? In the WooCommerce orders page, the Login as user button appears besides each customer to help you provide better customer support.


Check WooCommerce Order Details

Is one of your customers having trouble with their order? Do you want to check the details of a customer’s order? You can easily check the customer’s problem from his/her perspective by switching with the Login as User button in the WooCommerce order details page.


Restrict the “Login as a User” functionality to certain User Roles

In order to limit or restrict the users that someone is able to log in as a user follow the steps, you can find in this useful tutorial here.

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What Our Customers Say

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five star rating

Super plugin and super support

The design of the plugin is unique. I didn’t find another plugin with this functionality is just great. I had a slight problem and turned to maintenance. I can say that the support people, and more precisely, Yiannis is great. My problem was solved quickly and accurately. I am very pleased with the plugin and maintenance work. Yiannis works perfectly and is always online. Many thanks to me, Yiannis.
@mitsubishi
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Excellent Plugin with Top Notch Support

Couldn’t be happier with this plugin! I did have a conflict issue with one of my other obscure plugins and their support pushed a new update to resolve the issue immediately. I couldn’t believe how fast they responded to my ticket and resolved the issue! My clients are all very happy with this plugin too, well done!
@xhazzard
five star rating

Excellent plugin

This gets around a major issue with an Events plugin we are using for a client site. A couple of tiny niggles :- when first clicking on the button it goes to a “not found” page as the url is mis-formed and also it would be nice to be able to logout as that user and return to the admin session
@havenswift-hosting
five star rating

A breeze!

I have to say that I am impressed. Clean, simple and intuitive plugin. I do admire people who share their work with a solid plugin. I have only tried it for a few minutes but what I have seen so far is reassuring. Truly thank you. Ben
@rasjebel
five star rating

This saved my life

WordPress + woocommerce + multisite 3 countries + many plugins. I needed to change user. I had already tried 3 different plugins and none worked. This one goes perfect. Thank you
@juanjobt
five star rating

Simply the best I’ve found so far!

I try a few other plugins that doing the same function, but this is the best that works so far and compatible with other plugins without any issue.
@designbuyers
five star rating

Great Features.

This plugin adds some extra functionality that is handy and saves time when you want to do some troubleshooting!
@iliaskpr
five star rating

Great Support!

Early stages of using the Login As User Pro. Great support and communication so far. Thanks!
@fuzzuk
five star rating

Simple and powerful

Thank you for this amazing plugin!
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