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#216546 08/20/2008 4:03 PM
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stranger
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I moved my website to a new server and temporarily left UBBThreads 6.5.5 behind. Now I would like to move it over and start using it again (maybe with an upgrade). Anyhoo, I will pay UBB Threads to the transfer/reinstall becasue it is much cheaper for me in the long run.

My new website requires a login to enter the site so I was hoping to place a link on the webpage only allowing logged members of my website to access UBBThreads. If I do this would I be able to turn off required login to UBBThreads and still be safe from spammers? In essence, hiding it from spammers.

I am mainly doing this to prevent my members from having to login twice to post

Thanks

Burk


Burk Cornelius
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Removing the password for login to the threads obviously removes a layer of security, but yes, if you hide the forums behind a HTTP password then you're "protected" from spammers to a degree. You're also locking out legitimate search engine spiders, though that may not be of interest?

EDIT: And of course - how will you know who's made a post if they're not logged in?!

Last edited by Neil White; 05/13/2009 12:22 PM. Reason: Afterthought :)
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stranger
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Good points. I have decided to just upload the forum to a location "behind" my website and anyone who wished to use the forum will have to log into that seperately. It isn't going to be as big of a deal as I thought because I probably need to keep my website login seperate becasue that is related to paid memberships.

Thanks for the advice


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integrated passwords ubb charges 50$ to do it i was told

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The only fees I've ever heard of with the UBB is paid support... Who told you that?


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