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

[Carazy]

For me the mod does work on 3.6.7PL

[rayw]

[S]What is the difference between this mod and the Deluxe version?[/S]

Nevermind! Just a good read of both descriptions and one looks like it is a cut down version of the other.

[ZomgStuff]

Everything is okay but at the very top I see this:

Warning: array_merge() [function.array-merge]: Argument #1 is not an array in /global.php(237) : eval()'d code on line 2

How can I fix this?

[jeramie78]

hey bill it says you updated the avatar code in this mod but i cannot see it in the code. i would really like the avatar display in the welcome box

[adonfun]

I think this is a Great hack Bill, I'll first start with the simple version. There are some things I coulnd't get it work. I am sure I entered the URL in part 2 and doc roots in part 1 correctly. I don't get any php errors..: What I do get is:

• When I'm not logged in and I want to in /thishack/, the standard vBulletin login page shows instead of the login fields provided in part 2. And when I want to login, it takes me to login.php which is in /forum/ but not in /thishack/.
  This hack should work in other folders on the same domain, right?
  
  
• When I am logged in (through the forum) and I hit the Logout link in /thishack/, it does take me to the vBulletin message: "All cookies cleared!" but when I go to the forum, I am still logged in.Seems to working now after I closed and reopened my FF broswer

On my server:
root
-----/forum/
-----/thishack/

I am using vB 3.6.7

I already did the "Subdomains and cross site logins" (nr 4 of troubleshooting)

Anyone else has this issue or solutions for me?

[dumni0x]

Hey Bill,

Is it possible to show a warning on the page where the script is loaded instead of the redirection to the forums (ie. on bad password or incorrect username)?

Thanks

[nima6]

Does this cause any problem with the rest of the website?

I only want the login box and password and a "Welcome message" on top of the non-VB pages of my website.


Thanks
Nima

[jeffmezick]

I'm using version 3.6.7 and I don't have a login_inc.php file. Does anyone else have this problem too?

[jeffmezick]

Originally Posted by jeffmezick

I'm using version 3.6.7 and I don't have a login_inc.php file. Does anyone else have this problem too?

God, I'm a friggin idiot. The login_inc.php file is included in the .zip. Sorry about that.

[Eagle Eyes]

Anyone got a demo for this one?