Role Management Permissions in Login as User Plugin [PRO Only]

The "Role Management Permissions" parameter in the "Login as User" plugin allows administrators to define which roles have the ability to manage (log in as) users of other roles. This feature enhances security and control by limiting the login-as-user capability to specific roles.

Overview

The "Role Management Permissions" parameter is designed to provide granular control over user management capabilities within your WordPress site. By specifying which roles can log in as users of other roles, you can ensure that only authorized personnel have access to this powerful feature. Note that only roles with the "edit_users" capability can log in as other user roles.

Setting Up Role Management Permissions

To configure the "Role Management Permissions" parameter:

1. Navigate to Plugin Settings: Go to the settings page of the "Login as User" plugin in your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Locate Role Management Permissions: Find the "Role Management Permissions" section in the settings.
3. Define Permissions: Select which roles should have the ability to log in as users of other roles.

Example Configuration

Suppose you have the following roles on your WordPress site: Administrator, Editor, Author, Subscriber, Shop Manager, Customer, and Office Manager. You want to allow Administrators to log in as any role, Shop Managers to log in only as Customers, and Office Managers to not log in as any other role. You do not want Authors, Subscribers, or Customers to log in as any other users.

In the "Role Management Permissions" settings, you would configure as follows:

• Administrator: Can log in as any role (default).
• Editor: Cannot log in as any other role.
• Author: Cannot log in as any other role.
• Subscriber: Cannot log in as any other role.
• Shop Manager: Can log in as Customer.
• Customer: Cannot log in as any other role.
• Office Manager: Cannot log in as any other role.

Here is a visual example of how you can set these permissions in the plugin settings:

Important Notes

• Security Considerations: Be mindful of assigning login-as-user capabilities. Grant this permission only to trusted roles to prevent unauthorized access.
• Granular Control: Use this feature to provide different levels of access and management capabilities to different roles, enhancing the overall security and management of your site.
• Capability Requirement: Only roles with the "edit_user" capability can log in as other user roles. Ensure that the roles you wish to grant this ability to have this capability.

Adding the "edit_users" Capability

To assign the "edit_users" capability to any role, you can use the User Role Editor plugin. Follow these steps:

1. Install and Activate the Plugin: Install the User Role Editor plugin from the WordPress plugin repository and activate it.
2. Navigate to User Role Editor: Go to the User Role Editor in your WordPress admin dashboard.
3. Select the Role: Choose the role you want to edit from the drop-down menu.
4. Add Capability: Check the "edit_users" capability from the list of capabilities.
5. Update Role: Click the "Update" button to save the changes.

Visual Guide

Summary

The "Role Management Permissions" parameter in the "Login as User" plugin provides a crucial layer of control, allowing administrators to define exactly which roles have the power to manage other users. This feature helps maintain a secure and well-organized user management system within your WordPress site. Using the User Role Editor plugin, you can easily assign the necessary capabilities to the appropriate roles.

* This feature is available only in the premium version of the plugin.