Controlled Admin Access

About Controlled Admin Access

Controlled Admin Access Pro is a plugin that allows administrators to create temporary user accounts with limited access to the admin area. The plugin lets you choose which pages the user can access and gives you the ability to deactivate the account when the user is finished. Upgrading to the Pro version offers additional features such as menu filtering, expiration time for accounts, hiding the admin bar, and more.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Controlled Admin Access?

Controlled Admin Access is a WordPress plugin that allows administrators to grant temporary, limited admin access to users like theme designers, plugin developers, and support agents. It helps manage access to specific pages within the admin area.

How does the Menu Filter feature work?

The Menu Filter feature allows you to select admin menu items to restrict for a created admin. The plugin will hide these menu items and also block access to the pages if they are accessed by other means.

Can I set an expiration time for admin access?

Yes, the plugin allows you to set an expiration time for restricted admin accounts. After the account expires, the user will no longer be able to log into the admin dashboard, but you can extend or change the expiry time.

What happens when I disable an account?

Disabling a restricted admin account blocks login using that account. However, it retains the account's information, allowing you to grant access again in the future if needed.

Changelog

2.1.0

Fixed: Block editing blocked post types.

2.0.18

Adding WordPress 6.7 compatibility

2.0.17

Fixed: block access of displaying options.php page, submitting this form was fixed in a previous version (2.0.9).

2.0.16

Adding WordPress 6.5 compatibility

2.0.15

Fixed: PHP deprecation warning.

2.0.14

Adding WordPress 6.4 compatibility

2.0.13

Adding WordPress 6.3 compatibility

2.0.12

Fixed: bulk actions for standard admins.

2.0.11

Adding WordPress 6.2 compatibility

2.0.10

Removed the legacy admin menu in Users => Controlled Admin Access.

2.0.9

Fixed: blocking options.php POST requests were preventing other plugins from saving options.

2.0.8

Fixed: A migration issue that was causing the updating user process not working.

2.0.7

Fixed: parent_file filter was missing a parameter that prevents correct menu filtering.
Fixed: prefix ajax actions to prevent any collisions.

2.0.6

Fixed: Docs link in the plugin’s page was incorrect.

2.0.5

Added: Prevent restricted admins from editing the plugin’s code in the Plugins Editor.

2.0.4

Fixed: PHP warning in migrations.

2.0.3

Fixed: Restricting main admin when creating a user.

2.0.2

Added: A button to reset the user restrictions.

2.0.1

Fixed: Unused class declaration has been removed.

2.0.0

Complete redesign of the plugin’s UI.
Added: Expiration times: One hour, One Month and One Week.

1.5.10

FIXED: Admin bar was visible for non logged users.

1.5.9

ADDED: The admin bar in frontend and admin area is hidden from created users.
FIXED: some plugins settings pages were not accessibly.

1.5.8

FIXED: The plugin should not redirect super admin on login.

1.5.7

FIXED: Access to the settings page for an uncontrolled admin user.

1.5.6

FIXED: security issues that can grant the created admin uncontrolled access.

1.5.5

FIXED: Allow access to customization.

1.5.4

FIXED: Editing and Deleting users links were not working.

1.5.3

FIXED: Complete sanitizing user inputs in the admin page.

1.5.2

FIXED: Sanitizing user inputs in the admin page.

1.5.1

ADDED: Add 15 days option to the User Expiry period.

1.5.0

FIXED: Add Theme Customize, and Options pages to the not allowed pages.

1.4.0

ADDED: Allow access to the Plugins editor.

1.3.9

FIXED: If the user does not have access to the Dashboard page, he will be redirected to his profile.
FIXED: deleting empty CSS and JS files.

1.3.8

FIXED: Users with unexpired login were able to login again even after deactivation.

1.3.7

FIXED: The Your Profile access was not saved correctly.

1.3.6

FIXED: Redirect to the first accessible page. 404 not found pages were fixed.

1.3.5

FIXED: ignore menu items of the customizer to avoid menu duplication.

1.3.4

FIXED: empty user password should not be processed when user is being updated

1.3.3

FIXED: make activate link green only for the plugin users table

1.3.2

FIXED: remove warning message for defining scalar constants for php less than 5.6

1.3.1

FIXED: Users were prevented from accessing post type pages.

1.3.0

FIXED: Restrict users from editing any other user.

1.2.0

ADDED: Redirect the user to the first accessible page after login

1.1.1

FIXED: Add backward compatibility for PHP 5.x

1.1.0

ADDED: Allow the access to the Plugins page.

1.0.6

ADDED: Spanish language translations.

1.0.5

FIXED: Users could access the Plugins page by typing the URL in the browser.

1.0.4

FIXED: Deactivating users bug.
FIXED: PHP warning when slecting user roles.

1.0.3

FIXED: Users and Plugins prevent access when the user has been edited.
ADDED: Our Blog posts widget.

1.0.2

FIXED: Users and Plugins prevent access.
FIXED: Javascript conflict.
FIXED: Display the menu items title.

1.0.0

Initial Release