Miscellaneous Hacks - [DBTech] Username Change v1 (vB4)

What is Username Change?
Username Change is Brought to you by the Designer of products such as RPG Inferno and Inferno vBShout and the programmer of RPG Integration v3.

Username Change from DragonByte Tech is a modification designed to allow users to change their usernames at will (within your configured limits, of course).

About Username Change
Your members will no longer bug you for username changes, you can let them change it whenever they want!

It also has a history feature in the member profile, showing a list of previous usernames. This history feature uses vBulletin's own Profile Change history - no additional tables needed!

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Feature List

• Uses vBulletin's "Profile Change History" feature for maximum compatibility with other mods
• Change username via UserCP -> Edit Profile
• One-click revert username via UserCP -> Edit Profile
• Username change history in a member's profile
• Moderators can change usernames at any time easily
• "Can Change Own Username" permission for users
• "Can Change Others Usernames" permission for mods
• "Can View Own History" permission for profile block
• "Can View Others History" permission for profile block
• Per-usergroup username change delay (in days)
• Per-usergroup profile history limit
• Per-usergroup maximum total username changes

ModCP Change Log

• Paginated results of all username changes
• Displays date of change, old value and new value
• Displays who changed the username
• Choose date range to display, or view all changes

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[Markos]

I don't know if that has been brought up but my users complain that if they change there names then try change it back to what it was before it comes back saying *this user name is already in use*

[Iguana Goddess]

Originally Posted by Markos

I don't know if that has been brought up but my users complain that if they change there names then try change it back to what it was before it comes back saying *this user name is already in use*

Might be that you have set in your admincp that names can't be reused for x amount of days.

[Markos]

Originally Posted by Iguana Goddess

Might be that you have set in your admincp that names can't be reused for x amount of days.

thanks will check it out

Edit: just had a look cant see that option in usergroup settings if its not in there where do i change that

[Markos]

its ok i found it

[Skyrider]

Is it possible this plugin can have the ability to post a reply OR a new thread regarding the namechange in a specific section? We have a thread in a moderation section (single thread) where all replies are being made for username changes. This is so we can keep up with the changes and who has changed to what.

[DragonByte Tech]

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

Is it possible this plugin can have the ability to post a reply OR a new thread regarding the namechange in a specific section? We have a thread in a moderation section (single thread) where all replies are being made for username changes. This is so we can keep up with the changes and who has changed to what.

We don't currently have any plans to add any new features to this, but if we do, we will take it under consideration


Fillip

[tokenyank]

*RESOLVED*
I didn't go far enough back to see this post. The heading is under:

Settings > Options > User Registration Options > Username Reuse Delay

I have disabled the reuse function and will have users test - if problem resolved, we're good. If problem persists, I'll be back!

Thanks for the great mod!

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Erg! Help!

I've gone through most things myself, even went as far as uninstalling and reinstalling mod.

I installed the mod just before Christmas as our users wanted to change their names to 'Christmas' themed names, and it was getting troublesome for me to do all and sundry whilst also working full time so I installed this mod.

The initial changing of names worked without a hitch, however, since Christmas, the most users are unable to revert to their old usernames. Some are successful in reverting, but 95% get this error:

vBulletin Message
That username is already in use or does not meet the administrator's standards. If you are *username* and you have forgotten your password, click here.

My current settings for the mod are set for:
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
0
5
0

Can you shed any light on this problem for me please?

Using vB4.1.0PL2

[DragonByte Tech]

Somewhere in vBulletin Options is Username Reuse Delay, by default is set to a high number. Setting that to 0 will take care of your problem


Fillip

[tokenyank]

Oops, cross posted, I've just edited my original post to reflect that option.

Apologies for bringing you here to answer a question you already answered!

[DragonByte Tech]

No worries


Fillip