User_management

View Admin as Role

View WordPress admin interface as any user role for testing permissions, menu visibility, and UI elements without switching accounts or logging out temporarily

user admin role view testing

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Key Features

View WordPress admin interface as any user role for testing permissions, menu visibility, and UI elements without switching accounts or logging out temporarily

  • Role-based admin view
  • Permission testing
  • UI visibility testing
  • No account switching required

Real-World Use Cases

Test User Experience

Switch between different role views to see exactly what each user type sees without creating test accounts.

Debug Permissions

Quickly identify permission issues by viewing the admin as different roles to see what's missing or broken.

How to Use

Use the role viewer in the module settings to view the admin interface as any user role for testing permissions and UI visibility without switching accounts.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances overall site functionality

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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