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jessej
12-05-2007, 04:07 AM
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How Do I ... Limit access to specific user groups?

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The obvoius answer I know is to change the access in that group so that they can not access the board. But what is the setting that I should change in the admincp? Or is it just one setting, or more than one?

There are times when we get inundated with ppl for various reasons, and I want the ability to only let VIP members and staff on the board for a certain amount of time.

Also, is there a way to have the restricted users see a message? Something like, "VIP access only at this time, Please return later"

Thanks for any help..
Hex_legend
12-05-2007, 10:01 AM
Go to AdminCP, Usergroups, Edit Usergroup.

On the usergroup that you would like to restrict access to, click on "go" which will take you to the edit page.

There you will find Yes / No options to what they can access. Just change them from yes to no (for the areas to restrict)

Hope this helps.
jessej
12-05-2007, 02:46 PM
Go to AdminCP, Usergroups, Edit Usergroup.

On the usergroup that you would like to restrict access to, click on "go" which will take you to the edit page.

There you will find Yes / No options to what they can access. Just change them from yes to no (for the areas to restrict)

Hope this helps.

Thank alot for the reply. I actually know about that way to do it. I guess I was looking for any way to make it so that when the restricted folks come to the forum, they see a message like when the board is down, something like "restricted access, please come back soon" or something like that. I have seen other boards do this, I guess they must have modified it because I dont think there is anything in the "off the shelf" version ov vbulletin to do it. But thatnks for the suggestion, I will probably just do it that way. Thank you.