How I Built a Secure and Clean User Impersonation Feature (ReactJS + NodeJS)
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User impersonation allows admins to temporarily access another user's view without their password, essential for debugging and support. The implementation uses JWT tokens with impersonation flags stored in HTTP-only cookies, letting admins see exactly what users experience while maintaining security through proper authentication and logging. When activated, a banner appears allowing admins to return to their account, creating a secure, trackable system for solving user issues faster.
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