user_switcher

Features

One‑click impersonation – Switch to any user directly from the “People” list (new Access this account operation).

Safe restore – A floating “Return” button (or /user-switch/restore URL) brings you back to your original session whenever you want.

UID 1 protection – Prevents non‑superadmins from impersonating the root user.

Permission‑based access – Only roles with Switch to another user can use the tool; no extra configuration needed.

Minimal footprint – Pure PHP; no external libraries, entities, or config forms. Ideal for quick permission debugging, client support, or training demos.

Post‑Installation

Enable User Switcher (/admin/modules).

Grant the permission Switch to another user to the roles that should impersonate accounts (/admin/people/permissions).

Go to People → Switch user or use the new Access this account drop‑button action.

While impersonating, click the floating Return button (bottom‑right) or visit /user-switch/restore to revert.

No config pages, content types, or text‑format tweaks— it “just works”.

Additional Requirements

None. The module relies only on Drupal core.

Recommended modules/libraries

Gin Admin Theme – visually integrates the floating button with its toolbar, but any admin theme works.

Similar Projects

Masquerade – mature impersonation module with breadcrumb support and more UI options.
User Switcher focuses on a tiny code base, zero config, and Drupal 10/11 readiness.

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