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Simple vB User login and access control on non vB pages · **Released**: 11-16-2005

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.

Click Here

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

Billspaintball · #82 02-09-2006, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eByte

Hey, I'm using vBExternal also and getting the same error. What did you do to fix the problem? Thanks.

I think I know why. Let me instal vB External over weekend and have a peek at it.

Barteken · #83 02-10-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billspaintball

To rule out anything else on the page conflicting, do the test page listed right at the end of the troubleshooting section.
See https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....98&postcount=2

got it to work but, the login banner is on top now but if there is no one logged in the page is still visible... how can i change this?

Grtz barteken

Billspaintball · #84 02-12-2006, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barteken

but if there is no one logged in the page is still visible... how can i change this?

Grtz barteken

Theres a list of conditionals that you can use in the instructions and in the 2nd post of this thread.
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....98&postcount=2

To show different content depending of if people are logged in or not, you want to use this one.

PHP Code:


			
<?php 

If ($vbulletin->userinfo['userid']!=0) 

    {     

    echo "Your logged in so we can display this"; 

    } else { 

    echo "Your not logged in so we display this"; 

    } 

?>

The content can be text, html, php, inlude another page etc.

Kirk Y · #85 02-13-2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realm of Horror Comics

Is it possible to add the user's avatar yet?
Does anyone know how to do this?

In login_inc.php locate:

PHP Code:


			
// We check if user is logged in

Above this place:

Code:

if ($vbulletin->userinfo['userid'])
{
require_once('./includes/functions_user.php'); //make sure we have the function we need
$navbar_ava = fetch_avatar_url($vbulletin->userinfo['userid']);
if (!is_array($navbar_ava))
{
$navbar_ava[] = "/images/misc/noavatar.gif";
}
}

In login_inc.php locate:

PHP Code:


			
// If Logged in display welcome back message

Below this place:

Code:

echo "<img src='http://www.yoursite.com/forum/$navbar_ava[0]' align='left' />";

Upload the attached noavatar.gif image to your images/misc folder.
This will show the User's current avatar, and if the User has no avatar specified, it'll show the no avatar image. Don't forget to change the "yoursite.com" to reflect your forum.

See attached for Screenshots.

nicedreams · #86 02-13-2006, 07:55 PM

ok, so i got it working, sort of.

It shows me logged in, but doesnt look like my cookie ever expires when it should. so, on the page i created, i'm always logged in, even after the cookie should have timed out with me idling.

Also, from the who's online page, it never updates the time of last activity or the location if i'm on a page outside of vb.

Jim

Billspaintball · #87 02-13-2006, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicedreams

ok, so i got it working, sort of.

It shows me logged in, but doesnt look like my cookie ever expires when it should. so, on the page i created, i'm always logged in, even after the cookie should have timed out with me idling.

I will look at that.

Quote:

Also, from the who's online page, it never updates the time of last activity or the location if i'm on a page outside of vb.

Its not ment to.

Realm of Horror Comics · #88 02-13-2006, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidburn0520

In login_inc.php locate:

PHP Code:


			
// We check if user is logged in

Above this place:

Code:

if ($vbulletin->userinfo['userid'])
{
require_once('./includes/functions_user.php'); //make sure we have the function we need
$navbar_ava = fetch_avatar_url($vbulletin->userinfo['userid']);
if (!is_array($navbar_ava))
{
$navbar_ava[] = "/images/misc/noavatar.gif";
}
}

In login_inc.php locate:

PHP Code:


			
// If Logged in display welcome back message

Below this place:

Code:

echo "<img src='http://www.yoursite.com/forum/$navbar_ava[0]' align='left' />";

Upload the attached noavatar.gif image to your images/misc folder.
This will show the User's current avatar, and if the User has no avatar specified, it'll show the no avatar image. Don't forget to change the "yoursite.com" to reflect your forum.

See attached for Screenshots.

Sweet! That did it.

Thanks!

Billspaintball · #89 02-14-2006, 01:04 PM

Enhanced version with avatar, number of PM's and user stats is ready.... I think....
I just need to test it on someone who uses a table prefix for their database.

Realm of Horror Comics · #90 02-14-2006, 02:00 PM

Awesome, I look forward to it.

Kirk Y · #91 02-15-2006, 12:53 AM

I'm having an issue where everything looks like it's logging in fine, but when it goes back to the page, it shows me as not being logged in. I checked the cookie fix discussed in the Troubleshooting section and it's as it should be. Sometimes though, if I go to the Forum and then go back to the page, it shows me as logged in. Any ideas? I love this hack, but I don't want it acting up like this to the regular users.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realm of Horror Comics

Sweet! That did it.

Thanks!

Good to hear it. I too wanted this feature!

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