Need to install code to enable Members Only forum
 

Hi All,

I've installed vBulletin, and all is well...

Now I need to install a few lines of php code to password protect the forums.

I am using a membership program to manage all aspects of that.

My problem is that I don't know where to find the vBulleting template files to insert the code into a web page above the body area. The page where I insert the code should be an index type of page that is "called" everywhere a user may go in vBulletin. Something like a header file would work...

Any suggestions where to insert the 5 lines of php code I have?

Thanks, Sam.

<a href="http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/plugin_system" target="_blank">Plugin System</a>

Hook Location: global_start or global_setup_complete

Opserty,

I have around 3 hours of 'back end work' on vB. Where can I find the above location or files?

Thanks very much for answering my question.
Cheers,
Sam

You don't need to edit files, did you read through the link I provided? Use The Plugin Manager and create a plugin with the hook location I mentioned above.

Hi again,

I went through the setup and created a plugin for both variables, and no luck.

I also tested the code, and it works fine on a sample page that I am protecting.

How I need to protect my entire installation of vBulletin, and no progress on that front.

Any suggestions?

Thanks, Sam

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Follow up...

Where is the template for example that 'calls' the header image (/images/misc/vbulletin3_logo_white.gif) for example. IF I can edit that template, I can insert my code so that vBulletin, the vB BLOG and vB Project areas are all protected.

Any advice?
Thanks, Sam

That would be the 'header' template. Please be aware however that you can not insert PHP-code directly into templates.

Marco,

Then what is your suggestion for inserting my 5 lines of php code to make my membership site?

Sam

See the manual: Including External Files

Hi Marco,

The directions in the above URL worked perfectly! :D

Thanks a bunch!!!!

Preta Dag!

Sam