Installation
Download from your account
Log in to windcodex.com (opens in a new tab) and go to My Account → Subscriptions. Download the latest windcodex-switchuser-pro.zip.
Upload the plugin
In your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, select the ZIP file, and click Install Now.
Activate
Click Activate Plugin.
Enter your license key
Go to SwitchUser → License, enter your license key, and click Activate License.
After Activation
Verify your license
Go to SwitchUser → License and confirm the status shows Active.
Confirm user switching is enabled
Enable User Switching defaults to Yes under SwitchUser → Settings, so no setup is needed here. If it's been turned off, toggle it back to Yes and save.
Configure the audit log
Set Auto Purge Retention (Days) on the Audit tab to match your compliance requirements.
Continue with Quick Start
Follow the Quick Start guide for a complete walkthrough.
What Happens on Activation
- The free SwitchUser plugin is deactivated automatically.
- The audit log database table is created (
{prefix}switchuser_log). - Pro settings defaults are merged with existing settings.
- Cron events are registered: daily cleanup (
switchuser_daily_cleanup) + weekly digest (switchuser_weekly_digest).
SwitchUser Pro is a standalone plugin. The free version does not need to be installed. Pro includes all free features.