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Method 1: Internet Explorer’s Different User Option The most common way to sign in as a different user is with Internet Explorer’s “Run as different user” option. Just right-click the IE icon while holding the shift key down and click on “Run as different user.” Once logged in, just navigate to the SharePoint site.
How do I sign in as a different user on Windows 10?
Select the Start button on the taskbar. Then, on the left side of the Start menu, select the account name icon (or picture) > Switch user > a different user.
Can I combine my Microsoft accounts?
As it turns out, merging two Microsoft account is currently not possible. However, you can change the way you sign in and show up to recipients by adding aliases to your Microsoft account. An alias is like a nickname for your account that can be an email address, phone number, or Skype name.
Can you sign in as a different user in SharePoint?
SharePoint Server versions 2013, 2016 and 2019 don’t have that old and familiar “sign in as a different user” -option in the site menu, and for the time being, nor does SharePoint Online. However, sometimes it’s very useful functionality to have, so it’s a bit weird Microsoft chose to get rid of the option.
There’s an URL you can use to automatically log the current user out, and prompt for new credentials. That powered the out-of-the-box functionality of SharePoint 2010, too. While the shortcut (menu option) has been removed, the URL still works!
Locate the file \\15\\TEMPLATE\\CONTROLTEMPLATES\\Welcome.ascx and open in a text editor –> Add the following element before the existing element with the id of “ID_RequestAccess”: Save the file –> Now, the menu item shall be displayed. 3. Modify the SharePoint MasterPage via Designer or VS module