Switch User Function

The Switch User function allows administrator users to temporarily assume another user's identity. You can switch user as described below or through the Switch User built-in script. This script is enabled by default. However, if you have extremely strong compliance requirements, you may wish to disable this feature.

Users with Script Edit Permissions can still create scripts that perform a user switch, via the API.

How to enable/disable

To enable or disable Switch User follow the steps below:

  1. Click the administrator Cog

  2. Navigate to ScriptRunner in the sidebar and select ScriptRunner Settings.

    Alternatively, if you are already on a ScriptRunner administration tab, click the Cog tab.

  3. Toggle Enable "Switch to a different user" built-in script on/off.
    Switch to a Different User toggle

How to switch user in Confluence

With ScriptRunner, an administrator can easily switch user to assume the identity of another temporarily. There are three ways to switch user while working in Confluence:

You can also switch user using the Switch User built-in script
  • Hover over a user's name, then select More > Switch User. 

  • Select Switch User in the User table in Confluence Administration.

Switch User selected in the user table

  • Select Switch User from the user profile in Confluence Administration.

Switch user highlighted in user profile

To switch back to your original user, click the Return to session as [your name] link in the Switch User banner, or log out and in again.

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