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]

Originally Posted by tuanluu

Is it possible for us to hook 4image using this hack?

Not really.
You would need to hack 4image quite extensively.

[tuanluu]

okay thanks

[Lynk Former]

I have another mod installed (vBExternal 1.6) and keep getting

Fatal error: Cannot redeclare class vbulletinhook in /forums/includes/class_hook.php on line 29

Why do I get this and how can I make these two mods coexist on the same page?


EDIT: Nevermind, I've figured it out

[Barteken]

hmm i'm just getting nothing :s
I used the path given by the path file...
uploaded the login_inc file + edited

This is the beginning of my code (till where i edited)

<?php
chdir('/customers/swalus-productions.be/swalus-productions.be/httpd.www');
require_once('/customers/swalus-productions.be/swalus-productions.be/httpd.www/global.php');
?>
<?php
if ($vbulletin->userinfo['usergroupid'] == '6' )
{
echo "Have stuff for here";
} else {
echo "You do not have permission for this page"; }

?>
<?php
$v="2 r16 17.03.2005";
include('include/version.inc.php');

require_once( 'include/Config.class.php');
<?php
require_once('/customers/swalus-productions.be/swalus-productions.be/httpd.www/login_inc.php');
?>
$globalpath='';
$config='config.ini';

I want to make sure that only logged in people can see the page...

Grtz

[Billspaintball]

Weird looking path...

but one thing I noticed is that your missing a closing tag which may or may not be the problem.

Try changing

PHP Code:

<?php
$v="2 r16 17.03.2005";
include('include/version.inc.php');

require_once( 'include/Config.class.php');
<?php
require_once('/customers/swalus-productions.be/swalus-productions.be/httpd.www/login_inc.php');
?>

to

PHP Code:

<?php
$v="2 r16 17.03.2005";
include('include/version.inc.php');

require_once( 'include/Config.class.php');
?>

<?php
require_once('/customers/swalus-productions.be/swalus-productions.be/httpd.www/login_inc.php');
?>

[Realm of Horror Comics]

Is it possible to add the user's avatar yet?
Does anyone know how to do this?

[eByte]

Originally Posted by Lynk Former

I have another mod installed (vBExternal 1.6) and keep getting



Why do I get this and how can I make these two mods coexist on the same page?


EDIT: Nevermind, I've figured it out

Hey, I'm using vBExternal also and getting the same error. What did you do to fix the problem? Thanks.

[Barteken]

Originally Posted by Billspaintball

Weird looking path...

but one thing I noticed is that your missing a closing tag which may or may not be the problem.

Try changing

PHP Code:

<?php
$v="2 r16 17.03.2005";
include('include/version.inc.php');

require_once( 'include/Config.class.php');
<?php
require_once('/customers/swalus-productions.be/swalus-productions.be/httpd.www/login_inc.php');
?>

to

PHP Code:

<?php
$v="2 r16 17.03.2005";
include('include/version.inc.php');

require_once( 'include/Config.class.php');
?>

<?php
require_once('/customers/swalus-productions.be/swalus-productions.be/httpd.www/login_inc.php');
?>

Ok this helped page is now showing up but doesn't load (it's an imagevue page btw) second problem is that if i login i'm just redirected to the vbb page which would be good if someone that isn't logged in won't be able to view the page at all.

Thx in advance
Barteken

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by Barteken

Ok this helped page is now showing up but doesn't load (it's an imagevue page btw) second problem is that if i login i'm just redirected to the vbb page which would be good if someone that isn't logged in won't be able to view the page at all.

Thx in advance
Barteken

To rule out anything else on the page conflicting, do the test page listed right at the end of the troubleshooting section.
See https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....98&postcount=2

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by Realm of Horror Comics

Is it possible to add the user's avatar yet?
Does anyone know how to do this?

Not possible with this simple version.

If I havent released the full version with avatars and the rest by this wednesday, PM me a reminder.