Simple vB User login and access control on non vB pages

Hack Description

This is a cutdown version of the user authentication and access control system I use on the non vB pages on my website.

This uses the vB 3.5 login system to log you in and out. It allows you to move between your forums and other pages on your site while remaining logged in.

It allows you to do things such as restrict pages by usergroup, display different content depending on a user being logged in or not.
For example, you can have banner Adds displying to non members only, and/or let members access to specific content.

Ive cut it down to the bare minimum that it needs to work, no fancy stuff such as avatars, PM's, or even formating.

I will try and offer support, but work and family commitments mean I dont have much free time.

This code is a mix of my own, and pieces I have used from other hacks that are floating around.

This script has been confirmed as working on

• vB 3.5.x - All Versions

Changelog

Version 1.30 (24th April 2007)

• Fixed - // in paths bug
• Fixed - Javascript warning in some browsers
• Fixed - Tidied up some code

Version 1.20 (2nd December 2006)

• Fixed Logout incorrect path bug
• Made change to reduce compatibility problems with foreign scripts

Version 1.10 (4th Feb 2006)

• Changed login_inc.php so you only need to edit path in one place now.
• Added more commenting to login_inc.php
• Added usage instructions to instructions file
• Added troubleshooting guide with all common problems and fixes to instructions file.

Note: It is NOT necessary to update from 1.0 to 1.10.
There is no functionality changes or bug fixes between these 2 releases.

Version 1.0 (17th November 2005)

• Initial Release

Deluxe Version of this hack is now available
Has Avatars, PM's, Number of Posts etc.

Click Here


Click on Install
If you have this script installed then please click on the install link because;

• You will get notified if any security issues are reported.
• You will get notified when there are any upgrades to this script
• It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling and motivates me to develop more

Donations
First of all, to be clear. This script is 100% free.

However if you feel an urge to donate I'm not going to say no.
Donations can be made at http://www.billspaintball.com/vb3/bd_donate.php

[Billspaintball]

Have you tried step 3 of the troubleshooting guide yet?
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....98&postcount=2

[Billspaintball]

New update released.
Only a couple of minor changes.

Changelog

Version 1.20 (2nd December 2006)

• Fixed Logout incorrect path bug
• Made change to reduce compatibility problems with foreign scripts

Please make sure you have the latest script before reporting any problems.

[Aur-Phala.Com]

hey any idea how i could make it show on whosonline page
so people who are using my page www.aur-phala.com/hotmail
will show up on whos online so i can see whos checking that page out

for version 3.6.x thanx

[Maestro]

Any idea what would cause this? I'm using the following condition on a page to restrict something so that only usergroup 6 can see it:

<?php
if ($vbulletin->userinfo['usergroupid'] == '6' )
	{
	echo "This is only visible to people in usergroup 6";}
	?>

For me the reverse seems to be happening, ie. all usergroups EXCEPT group 6 can see what's inside the quotes!

[Maestro]

Originally Posted by Maestro

For me the reverse seems to be happening, ie. all usergroups EXCEPT group 6 can see what's inside the quotes!

Problem solved now. After a little more investigation it turns out it was always behaving as though I wasn't logged in because the page is in a different directory to the forum.

This is solved by altering Cookie Domain and Post Referrer Whitelist in the Control Panel as described earlier in the topic.

Excellent mod!

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by Maestro

This is solved by altering Cookie Domain and Post Referrer Whitelist in the Control Panel as described earlier in the topic.

Great to hear.
Paths and cookies seem to be the biggest issue people face with this.

Excellent mod!

Thanks you!

[upirate]

will this work on 3.6.5 ?

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by upirate

will this work on 3.6.5 ?

Yes.

[brandondrury]

The script is working great in Maxthon, IE. However, when I use Firefox to login, I do not get redirected back to the page I started on. I get redirected to the index page of my forum.

I've noticed that in Firefox, if I log out, the vBulletin box that says "All cookies cleared!

* Return to the page you were previously viewing"

links to the index page of the forum.

I'm not sure where to start troubleshooting this one. Does the script make any special concessions for browsers. Does it even need to?

Thanks,
Brandon Drury

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by brandondrury

The script is working great in Maxthon, IE. However, when I use Firefox to login, I do not get redirected back to the page I started on. I get redirected to the index page of my forum.

I've noticed that in Firefox, if I log out, the vBulletin box that says "All cookies cleared!

* Return to the page you were previously viewing"

links to the index page of the forum.

I'm not sure where to start troubleshooting this one. Does the script make any special concessions for browsers. Does it even need to?

Thanks,
Brandon Drury

Interesting.
I will try mine in Firefox and see if I can replicate it.