Redmine Client Mode
Temporarily impersonate the configured Client role inside a specific project. When active, you see exactly what a real client sees — no more, no less. A real database role swap, not a CSS trick.
Real role swap
Actual database role impersonation — not CSS hacks. You see precisely what the client sees.
Works for admins
Bypasses Redmine's admin override, so even administrators get the true client view.
Private notes hidden
All private notes are hidden in Client Mode — including the author's own — for a clean client view.
Emergency exit
Always-visible exit in the top menu, plus crash-safe auto-restore of original roles on reboot.
See exactly what your clients see
Real role impersonation
Client Mode lets any permitted project member or administrator temporarily impersonate the configured Client role inside a specific project. When activated, the membership role is swapped to the Client Mode role in the database — so restricted fields, hidden private notes, and internal buttons all behave exactly as they would for a real client.
- Not CSS tricks — actual DB role swap
- Per-project scope — Client Mode in Project A doesn't affect Project B
- Multiple roles supported — all originals saved and restored
Safe for administrators
For admin users, the plugin saves all original roles plus the admin flag, then sets admin = false — so the admin sees a 100% client view with no admin bypass. Clicking the toggle off, or using Emergency Exit, restores original roles and the admin flag fully.
Emergency exit & crash safety
If you ever get stuck — say the Client role can't view issues — an Exit Client Mode link is always available in the top navigation bar. And if Redmine restarts while Client Mode is active, the plugin automatically restores original roles and admin flags for all affected users on the next boot.
- Always-visible exit in the top menu
- Restores all roles across all projects
- Crash-safe: auto-restore on Redmine boot
Where it runs
Get Redmine Client Mode
Licensed per instance with updates and support included. Every purchase includes installation help.
Single
- Redmine Client Mode for one Redmine
- 12 months of updates
- Email support
- Installation guidance
Plus
- Redmine Client Mode for up to 3 Redmines
- 12 months of updates
- Priority email support
- Remote install assistance
Enterprise
- Unlimited instances
- Custom features on request
- Direct senior-developer support
- Integration work
Prices are indicative — final licensing is confirmed by email. Custom requirements are quoted to scope.
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