Integration with vBulletin - 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 3.6 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 3.6
• vB 3.6.1
• vB 3.6.2
• vB 3.6.3
• vB 3.6.4
• vB 3.6.5

Changelog

Version 1.10 (24th April 2007)

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

Version 1.0 (2nd December 2006)

• Very similar to my vB 3.5 version, however logout bug fixed and should be more compatible with other scripts on your page.

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

[ShadyB]

One more thing... How can I get it to say something like Welcome Back "username" when its is in the

PHP Code:

<?php
if ($vbulletin->userinfo['usergroupid'] == '6' )
    {
echo"

Tag? It doesnt seem to work for me..

Also, when designing it in Dreamweaver, everything disappears from the design view.. Is that because it is restricted to a usergroup and Dreamweaver cannot access it?

[ShadyB]

Is there a way to get users to redirect to a different page when they login?
E.g if they logged in on your home page, it would redirect them to the members area home page?

[ShadyB]

No probs done it myself =]

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by ShadyB

One more thing... How can I get it to say something like Welcome Back "username" when its is in the

PHP Code:

<?php
if ($vbulletin->userinfo['usergroupid'] == '6' )
    {
echo"

Tag? It doesnt seem to work for me..

Also, when designing it in Dreamweaver, everything disappears from the design view.. Is that because it is restricted to a usergroup and Dreamweaver cannot access it?

PHP Code:

if ($vbulletin->userinfo['usergroupid'] == '6' )
    {
echo "Welcome Back, <b>";
echo $vbulletin->userinfo['username'];
echo " !</b><br />";
} 


As for Dreamweaver, I think you will need to use it in code view for this part.

[ShadyB]

Thankyou so much Bill.. Excellent hack, and awesome support!

[Osterling]

Is there a way I can plug a user name in a if statement to see if that user is online?

[gforce75]

Thanks for the hack. I'll try this out on my front network page when it's completed.

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by Osterling

Is there a way I can plug a user name in a if statement to see if that user is online?

Not as it stands at the moment.
You would need to include vBs useronline system.
I havent looked at that, so Im not sure whats involved.

[sidbradberry]

Hi does anyone know how to remove the login box from the page once the user has logged in?

i have the <?php
$curdir = getcwd ();
chdir('/path/to/your/forums');
require_once('/path/to/your/forums/global.php');
chdir ($curdir);
?>

at the very top of the page, html code underneath and then the <?php
require_once('/path/to/your/login_inc.php');
?>
below that.

When i use conditionals to display content to users who are logged in it works fine but the login box still remains at the top, is this suppose to happen?
Sorry i'm new to all this.

[machethier]

anyone can tell if this mod work under vbulletin 3.6.7PL? because I got a blank page everytime I try to load my php page. I delete the code and everything is working again!