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  • Custom Node Fields

    Custom Node Fields



    In 5.7.2, we have added a new feature - Custom Node fields.

    This new feature allows Administrators to define text and text area fields that are assigned to channels (eg forums).
    When a user creates a new topic, defined custom node fields will be available.
    1. The Administrator will create Field Categories in the AdminCP. Each category is assigned to one or more channels.
    2. Within each category, the Administrator can create one or more fields that will get assigned
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    Last edited by Mark.B; Tue 3 Jan '23, 2:21pm.

  • Using User Ranks

    Using User Ranks

    User ranks allow the administrator to set up image and HTML rewards for their users once they reach specific goals. In versions before vBulletin Connect 5.7.1, ranks could only be triggered by the number of posts and the usergroups assigned to the user. In vBulletin Connect 5.7.1, User Ranks have been expanded to allow more flexibility in creating individual ranks. Now you can build combinations of different criteria to create unique ranks for your site.

    ​ Ranks can be created using th...
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  • vBulletin LDAP Setup

    vBulletin LDAP Setup

    Note: vBulletin Support cannot provide support for setting up and maintaining an LDAP server. This product is for advanced users already running LDAP servers. Once you have LDAP installed and configured, users can just log into your vBulletin installation. You do not need to sync users before you go live. Users will be automatically synced on their first login. Requirements Purchase and download the LDAP package. Unzip the download package. Upload the package to your core/packages...

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  • Migrating to vBulletin Cloud

    Migrating to vBulletin Cloud

    With vBulletin Cloud, we offer the ability for forum owners to move their existing vBulletin forum to our vB Cloud service. This article will cover the different requirements for the process of Migrating your site.


    Is vBulletin Cloud Right For You?

    vBulletin Cloud is designed to give vBulletin site owners the time to concentrate on running their forum without worrying about servers/hosting issues and upgrading their forum to the latest version. vB Cloud is hosted...
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  • vBulletin Cookies

    vBulletin Cookies

    vBulletin creates a number of cookies for functional purposes in the software. These default cookies do not track the user or report to a third-party. User Data Cookies These cookies track logged in users. They last for the session unless the user selects "Remember Me" on log in. It "Remember Me" is checked, the cookies will last for at least a year and are refreshed with every visit to the site. userid: Userid of Logged in User. password: hash of the user's password. sessionhash: Tracks the curre...
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  • Configuring Debug Mode

    Configuring Debug Mode

    Debug mode is useful for development purposes- it is required if you will be creating VB5 Modifications you intend to distribute for others to download. However it is also useful for trouble-shooting issues with your site as debug mode often provides more specific error messages when something goes wrong- as such if you are having trouble support will often ask you to put your site into debug mode.

    Debug mode requires two small file edits in vBulletin 5. This is because VB5 has two...
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  • Excluding Custom Files from Suspect File Diagnostic

    Excluding Custom Files from Suspect File Diagnostic

    If you have custom files, you can create an md5 sums for your smilie directory if you want. Inside the /do_not_upload folder of your download package is a checksum sub-folder. That will create custom md5_sums files.
    1. Copy the included sample_checksum_config.php file to smilies_config.php.
    2. Enter in your forum root.
    3. Give it a product id like 'smilies'.
    4. Delete the existing directories and files in the scanpaths.
    5. Add in '/core/images/smilies', under the directories comment.
    6. Run the command
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    Last edited by Wayne Luke; Thu 29 Sep '22, 8:06am.

  • Site Builder Frequently Asked Questions

    Site Builder Frequently Asked Questions

    Overview What is Site Builder? Site Builder is a tool that allows you to easily customize the look and feel of pages throughout your vBulletin site. Using Site Builder, you can customize existing pages or create new custom pages. How do I enable Site Builder? In order to enable Site Builder, you must have the "Can Use Site Builder Administrator" permission. If you have this permission, you can click the "Edit Site" toggle to the right of your user name on any page. Pages How ...
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  • Creating a Redirect Channel

    Creating a Redirect Channel

    In older versions of vBulletin, you could specify a URL to redirect a forum to another location. This could be on your site or elsewhere. With the release of vBulletin 5, this functionality was removed. You can recreate this functionality using Template Hooks. I will outline the steps to create a channel redirect here.

    Note: This functionality is not available on vBulletin Cloud at this time.
    This tutorial involves changing options, creating custom templates and building a temple hook. Allowi...
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  • Styles Editor

    Styles Editor

    Styles

    The Style tool allows you to select a pre-existing theme for use on your site and sets it as the default. It also allows you to apply CSS customizations to your site.

    Themes

    The Theme Selection tool will show all Styles installed in your vBulletin Site. Selecting one of the themes shown will provide a preview image and select it. If you decide that you do not like it, simply select a new theme. Your selection is saved when you click the Save Changes. All Themes vBulletin C...
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