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How to preview as a different user

Test your app as another user to validate private pages, roles, and data visibility.

Steps at a glance

1. Open preview mode.
2. In preview mode, open the user menu in the top bar and use Connect as to switch accounts.
3. Validate private pages and role-based access.

1) Switch the preview user

1. In the editor, open preview mode.
2. Open the user menu in the top bar and choose Connect as.
3. Pick a different user and reload the page if needed.

2) What to test

• Private pages (signed out vs signed in).
• Pages restricted to specific roles.
• Data shown in lists and detail pages.

Common pitfalls

The UI does not change after switching users

• Refresh the preview page to ensure the session and current user are updated.

The API still returns data for the wrong user

• Ensure your API is secured with Security settings and checks the current user.

Related guides

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Securing APIs

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