Log in admin

This feature allows to bypass Security settings of the locally installed Sitecore instance using single-time authentication token. This feature requires Dynamic Compilation to be turned on (it is turned on by default, but can be disabled on the production server).

The logic is very simple:

1. SIM generates random GUID which is authentication token
2. SIM creates the Website\sitecore\shell\sim-agent\bcef6abfb3745cb808017251191149.aspx page file with authentication logic
3. SIM opens the page URL in web browser and user gets authenticated when the page is opened

Some details about authentication page:

• It self-destructs when used
• It self-destructs in 60 seconds if not used
• It can be used only once
• It does not change user account
• By default it authenticates current user as sitecore\admin (you can change it using App/LoginAsAdmin/UserName advanced setting)