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.

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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

[Realm of Horror Comics]

Oh I see.

Cheers.

[Realm of Horror Comics]

Sorry for all the questions, but is there a way to show the user avatar when they are logged in?

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by Realm of Horror Comics

is there a way to show the user avatar when they are logged in?

Sure.
Thats what I have on my own site.

Its a bit more complex than this hack.
I'm going to release it as a seperate hack when I get around to tidying the code up a bit.

[Realm of Horror Comics]

Originally Posted by Billspaintball

Sure.
Thats what I have on my own site.

Its a bit more complex than this hack.
I'm going to release it as a seperate hack when I get around to tidying the code up a bit.

Cool I'll be sure to check it out when you do.

[ausnrl]

Can you help me right what happens is i login and the welcome message doesnt appear?

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by ausnrl

Can you help me right what happens is i login and the welcome message doesnt appear?

Post the actual code that you are using in login_inc.php and on your other page.
Plus any error messages and an accurate desctripion of what happens and what does not.
Also, what version of vB are you running?

[ausnrl]

I am running 3.5.1 but i dont think that would cause any issues Would it? If your going to do an update when you think it will be updated?

The files of my coding etc are attached

[Billspaintball]

OK, problem is your using a subdomain for your forums, which is known to cause issues with scripts like this (vB security related Im told).

There is a couple of things you can try.

1st, in login_inc.php change the paths to this format

http://www.nrlleague.com/forums/

I noticed you can reach your forums with both URL's so give that a go first.

If you have no luck with this approach then try this
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....1&postcount=27
then if that fails, try this
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....1&postcount=34

Let us know how you go.

[ausnrl]

Nup nothing worked mate. Theres an update on login_inc.php

[ausnrl]

Please Please Please someone help