Log-in-as via Incognito window

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Maintained by Petr Skoda
Alternative "Log in as" implementation that does not require you to re-login repeatedly. Part of the MuTMS suite.
Latest release:
113 sites
197 downloads
7 fans
Current versions available: 2

Instead of switching users within the same browser session, this plugin adds an option to open the "Log in as" session in a new Incognito window — keeping the admin session active in the main window and avoiding the need to log back in afterwards.

Features

  • "Log in as" opens in a new Incognito window — no repeated logins for administrators
  • Admin session remains active in the main window in parallel
  • Incognito mode isolates the "Log in as" session from normal LMS use

Known limitations

  • In Safari, "Open in New Private Window" is only available when already in a private window
  • In Chrome and Edge, Incognito windows share a single session — only one "Log in as" session can be active at a time
  • Course-level "Log in as" is not supported
  • The generated link expires after fifteen seconds, which may be an accessibility concern
  • Mobile and tablet browsers may not be fully supported
  • Test coverage is minimal due to the inability to test Incognito sessions in Behat

Screenshots

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Contributors

Petr Skoda (Lead maintainer)
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  • Plugins bot
    Fri, 30 May 2025, 11:40 PM
    Approval issue created: CONTRIB-9940
  • Daniel Dubbeldam
    Tue, 8 July 2025, 8:56 PM
    thanks Petr, for this truely amazing (and time-saving) plugin!
  • Petr Skoda
    Thu, 10 July 2025, 6:05 PM
    Thanks Daniel, let me know if you find any problems.
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