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c#impersonationwindows-authentication

Run Code as a different user

Is there a way to tell my code to run as a different user?

I am calling NetUserSetInfo via a PInvoke and I need to call it as a different user. Is there a way to do that?

Solution

  • Impersonation requires calling some native APIs (namely, LogonUser) so it's probably not worth posting 3 pages of wrapper code. This page has a complete working sample: http://platinumdogs.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/net-c-impersonation-with-network-credentials/

    Note that impersonation has important security considerations. Make sure you follow best practices.