- Xenforo.com resource URL
- https://xenforo.com/community/resources/xb-account-switcher-multiple-accounts-quick-account-switching.10755/
- Compatibile XF2 versions
- 2.3
Link multiple XenForo accounts and switch between them without entering a password every time.
Members authenticate a secondary account once using its login credentials and two-step verification when enabled. The linked account then becomes available from the visitor menu or dedicated account switcher page for fast one-click switching. Optional two-way linking allows either account to switch back to the other.
Account access remains secure: links are tied to the linked account's current password, so changing that password automatically revokes existing access.
Features:
One-Click Account Switching: Switch between linked accounts directly from the visitor menu without entering the account password again.
Multiple Linked Accounts: Connect multiple accounts and manage them from a dedicated account page.
Return to Current Page: Optionally return to the same page after switching accounts.
Current Account Indicator: Optionally display the currently active account first in the visitor menu and account management list.
Visitor Menu Integration: Display linked accounts in a dedicated visitor menu tab for quick access.
Account Sorting: Sort linked accounts by the date they were added or last used.
Progressive Menu Loading: Limit the initial account list and load additional linked accounts in configurable batches.
Unread Counters: View unread alert and direct message counts for linked accounts before switching.
Optional Two-Way Account Links: Allow linked accounts to switch back to the original account. Members can configure this per link, while administrators can enforce or disable two-way linking globally.
Existing Link Access: Continue using existing valid account links after losing permission to manage links, including switching back through mutual links.
Account Link Alerts: Notify an account whenever another member links to it and indicate whether reciprocal switching is allowed.
Two-Step Verification Support: Require two-step verification when linking an account and optionally require it again on every account switch.
Automatic Access Revocation: Automatically invalidate all incoming account links when the linked account changes its password.
Administrator & Staff Protection: Prevent administrator, staff, or moderator accounts from being linked when configured.
Linking Without Permission: Allow accounts that cannot manage account links themselves to still be linked to, or restrict linking to accounts that hold the permission.
Account Management Page: Review linked accounts, add new links, configure reciprocal access, and unlink accounts from a dedicated account page.
Automatic Cleanup: Automatically remove account links that have not been used for a configurable number of days.
Permissions:
Manage Account Links: Allow members to add and remove linked accounts. Existing valid links remain usable if this permission is later removed. Accounts without the permission can still be linked to unless that is restricted, but they never receive a two-way link.
Maximum Linked Accounts: Configure the maximum number of accounts a member can link.
FAQ:
- What happens when a linked account changes its password?
All incoming links to that account are automatically invalidated, so access cannot continue with an outdated authentication state. - Does the add-on support two-step verification?
Yes. Two-step verification is always respected while linking an account and can also be required for every subsequent account switch. - Can both accounts switch back to each other?
Yes. Two-way links can be optional, mandatory, or disabled globally. When optional, the member chooses whether to enable it for each new link. - Can accounts without the permission be linked to?
Yes, if the administrator allows it. Those accounts can be linked as one-way destinations, but cannot create or manage their own links. - Can administrators, staff, and moderators be protected from linking?
Yes. Separate options control whether administrator accounts and staff or moderator accounts may be linked or switched to. - Can the number of linked accounts be limited?
Yes. The Maximum Linked Accounts permission can set a numeric limit or allow unlimited links. - Will inactive account links be removed automatically?
Yes. The administrator can set an inactivity period after which unused links are removed, or set it to zero to keep them indefinitely.
Useful for:
Multiple Accounts: Quickly switch between multiple legitimate XenForo accounts.
Personal & Project Accounts: Keep different identities or roles separate while making switching convenient.
Staff Accounts: Switch between separate staff and public-facing accounts.
Testing Accounts: Simplify testing workflows that require frequent account changes.
Support Workflows: Move between dedicated support, testing, or operational accounts without repeatedly signing in.
Secure Account Switching: Provide convenient multi-account access while retaining password and two-step verification protections.
Screenshots:
Two supported display positions. Visitor menu tab with the current account, unread counters, linked accounts, and AJAX loading. |
Account management page for reviewing linked accounts, switching to them, and removing links. |
| Link-account overlay with credentials and an optional two-way link. |