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floating_mask

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Floating Mask adds a floating action button (FAB) to your Drupal site that lets administrators quickly switch into any user account — without logging out or needing their password. It is ideal for testing permissions, debugging user-specific issues, and verifying what your site looks like from another user's perspective. One click to switch, one click to switch back.

Warning: This module is intended for development use only. Users can elevate permissions by design — do NOT use in a production environment.

Features

  • Floating Action Button (FAB) — a fixed-position button anchored to any corner of the screen, always within reach while browsing the frontend.
  • User search — search and filter users by name with built-in debounce, so you can quickly find the account you need.
  • Instant session switching — click a user in the list to immediately switch into their account; the page reloads under their session.
  • Switch back — your original account is tracked in the session; one click returns you to where you started.
  • Re-switch while masked — switch to another user without switching back first. Your original account is preserved no matter how many times you re-switch.
  • Role-based access control — configure exactly which roles are allowed to see and use the widget.
  • Configurable position — place the FAB in any screen corner (bottom-left, bottom-right, top-left, top-right).
  • Auto-hide — optionally hide the FAB until the cursor approaches its position, keeping the interface clean.

Post-Installation

After enabling the module (drush en floating_mask), navigate to Administration → Configuration → Development → Floating Mask (/admin/config/development/floating-mask) to configure the widget.

Once configured, users with an allowed role will see the floating button on non-admin pages. Click the button to open a searchable user panel, select a user to switch into their account, and click "Switch Back" when you are done.

Recommended modules/libraries

No additional modules are required. Floating Mask is fully self-contained and ships with its own CSS and JavaScript assets.

Similar projects

  • Masquerade - the long-established user-switching module for Drupal. Masquerade integrates into the admin toolbar and provides a block/form-based interface for switching users. Floating Mask takes a different UX approach: it provides a lightweight, always-visible floating button on the frontend, with a built-in searchable user list, multi-switch, and auto-hide support. No annoying block-placing - install & use right away; uninstall & everything is cleaned up.

Activity

Total releases
1
First release
Mar 2026
Latest release
1 month ago
Release cadence
—
Stability
0% stable

Releases

Version Type Release date
1.x-dev Dev Mar 25, 2026