Settings
Navigate to SwitchGuard in your WordPress admin menu.
Access Control
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enable User Switching | Yes | Master toggle. Turn off to block all switching. |
| Block Admin Targets | No | When enabled, prevents switching to users with the Administrator role, even for other admins. |
| Allowed Switcher Roles | (none) | Roles permitted to start switching sessions. Leave all unchecked to require edit_users capability (WordPress default). See Allowed Switcher Roles. |
| Session Duration | 48 hours | How long the signed switch cookie stays valid (1–168 hours). See Session Duration. |
Integration Points
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Profile Screen Switch | Yes | Show a "Switch to this User" button on user profile edit screens. |
| WooCommerce Order Screen Switch | Yes | Show a "Switch to Customer" button on WooCommerce order screens. |
The default state of Enable User Switching is Yes - switching is available as soon as the plugin is activated. Turn it off here if you'd rather require an explicit opt-in before anyone can switch.