Linked Accounts
A Flarum extension that allows users to link multiple accounts and switch between them seamlessly.
Features
- Create Sub-Accounts — Create new accounts linked to your main account
- Link Existing Accounts — Link an existing account by verifying its password
- Instant Switching — Switch between linked accounts without re-authenticating
- Post As — Create discussions and replies as any linked account from the composer
- Admin Controls — Configure max accounts per user, log retention, and permissions
- Activity Log — Full audit trail of all linking, switching, and unlinking actions
- Permission System — Granular control over who can use and create linked accounts
Installation
Install with Composer:
composer require ralkage/flarum-ext-linked-accounts:"*"
Updating
composer update ralkage/flarum-ext-linked-accounts
php flarum migrate
php flarum cache:clear
Configuration
After enabling the extension in the admin panel:
- Settings — Set maximum linked accounts per user and log retention days
- Permissions — Configure which groups can use linked accounts, create new ones, or view others' linked accounts
How It Works
For Users
- Navigate to Linked Accounts from the user menu
- Create a new linked account or link an existing one (password required for verification)
- Switch between accounts using the Switch button on each linked account card
- Use the Post as dropdown in the composer to post as any linked account
For Admins
- View the activity log in the admin panel under the extension settings
- Filter logs by parent user
- Clear logs as needed
Links
License
MIT
Requested by @AshSteller via https://discuss.flarum.org/d/38833-profiles-under-one-user
