MyBB offline groups?

[mav3n]

Hey FP!

As I am new to MyBB, I don't fully know the software inside and out. However, I want to allow members on the forum while I have it offline because I want to get posts on the forum. But, I don't want to move them to the admin group to do so. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks!

 

[VirusZero]

I looked, but I don't think this is a native feature of MyBB...

There is a mod/plugin for it though... So if you install this plugin then groups should be allowed to access the forum even when offline.

Then just go to the board offline/online section and it'll add a 3rd setting (where you, supposedly, put in group IDs) to allow access.

 

[pandaa]

Here's a plugin for it. However, that plugin is a little bit outdated, and I don't really like plugins, so I'd recommend using Patches, and applying this to it.

http://community.mybb.com/thread-110198 ... #pid801925

 

[mav3n]

Thanks guys! It worked!

However, if I am in the ACP and then click on the "View Forum" link, it just opens a new tab with the same exact page. It doesn't go to the actual forum? Help?

 

[Tindris]

Set so members go to new registered group when they join > change new register group perms so they can see board when it is offline but have view only in all boards

 

[Fergal]

I want to allow members on the forum while I have it offline because I want to get posts on the forum.

Why not just open the forum so that they can post on it?

 

[mav3n]

I want to allow members on the forum while I have it offline because I want to get posts on the forum.

Why not just open the forum so that they can post on it?

When I first start any forum, I like to keep the forum offline except to a certain amount of members that helps me with content and helps with the board in general. When I feel that the board can be opened is the time I actually let others on.

 

[Fergal]

Thanks Lucky.