Administrative and Maintenance Tools - Multiple Account Registration Prevention

*Note* This requires the Multiple Account Login Detector (AE Detector) in order to function. Big thanks to MPDev for the AE Detector hack, I have used/modified his code for use in parts of this mod (with permission).

*Note 2* My forum's servers are driving me nuts right now, big load times, etc and I'm about to cut myself from waiting for a page to load - so I haven't thoroughly tested all the new goodies I've added. If you find that something doesn't work please let me know.

Description
When an user registers, this plugin checks for the cookie that the AE Detector sets, if it exists, then this plugin will move the user to a specified usergroup (default is to the (COPPA) Users Awaiting Moderation usergroup). This will now check the user's IP address upon registration, and if it matches any others, it will place them in the Multiple Account (MA) usergroup . Also you have the option to ban the new account if the old account was banned.

You can turn the new features on/off accordingly in the settings area.


Install / Upgrade
Download the attached XML file, and import it at
Admin Control Panel > Plugins & Products > Manage Products > Add/Import Product

Remember to "Allow Overwrite" if you are upgrading.

Mod Info
1 - Query
3 - Phrases
2 - Plugins
0 - Template
0 - Template Edits


v1.0.2

• Fixed some major bugs that made the last release basically useless.

v1.0.1

• There is now an option prevent account registrations based on IP addresses.
• If a banned user attempts to create a new account, the new account will automatically be banned.
• Multiple account registrations will now send a PM or make a thread

v1.0.0

• Initial beta release

Please click "Install" if you have installed this mod! Thanks!

[Bravo]

Originally Posted by NeitherSparky

Thanks for replying. So what exactly isn't working properly, the 'move banned users to banned group' option? They're being put in the users awaiting moderation group instead, is that right?

Pretty much yeah

[oicyu8chu]

Nice, cause my first victim today.

Choo

[hubix]

Hello,

did anyone fixed this banned user problem?
I've tried it myself, but it didn't work.

[TCB]

yes, I'm also eager for the updated version where automatic banning of re-registering banned members actually work

[Veronica Vain]

Love the Hack Thanks again!

[blackvborg]

does it work with vb 3.6.8?

Thank you!

[CoryNickerson]

this worked once for me but hasnt worked again since. o.O vb 3.6.8

its letting multiple account memebers with the same IP adresses register multiple accounts and doesnt place them in the group i specified... help please? thanks

[aquariumpros]

Originally Posted by onehost

another useless VB hack... im running 3.6.8 - i uploaded both xml files, and it let me
sign right on up, even though my IP is identical to my admin account, let me right on in..

are there any other methods on detecting multiple account signups?

WOW - love how people like you insult those who are trying to help out the community for FREE.

Seriously - why don't you just go write your own code if you're just going to insult the authors who are at least trying.

And while you're at it; you might want to learn how to read too:
" Is in Beta Stage"

[aquariumpros]

Originally Posted by onehost

Lets see here... Last Update: 01 Oct 2006
yea, im sure hes on the case....

its also just lovely for coders to create this stuff, then drop it...
yea, just great, this guy doesnt care about you, me, this hack
or anything. I see coders make good stuff then disappear all the time.

Exactly.

He/she owes you nothing.

So don't use it.

(BTW - with a few tiny modifications it works great)

[onehost]

then why dont you post an update.