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== | ==How to access== | ||
You can access the Login module by either opening an existing Weblinks module in the Module Manager or by creating a new Login Module. | |||
You can access the Module Manager by going to '''Extensions > Module Manager''' | |||
This | == Description == | ||
This Module displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the Global Configuration screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register. | |||
== Screenshot == | |||
==Outline== | |||
===Basic Options=== | |||
[[Image:help16_mod_login_basic.JPG|frame|center]] | [[Image:help16_mod_login_basic.JPG|frame|center]] | ||
*'''Pre-text.''' Optional text or HTML to display above the login form. | *'''Pre-text.''' Optional text or HTML to display above the login form. | ||
*'''Post-text.''' Optional text or HTML to display below the login form. | *'''Post-text.''' Optional text or HTML to display below the login form. | ||
*'''Login Redirection Page.''' The page to load after a successful login. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used. | *'''Login Redirection Page.''' The page to load after a successful login. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used. | ||
*'''Logout Redirection Page.''' The page to load after a successful logout. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used. | *'''Logout Redirection Page.''' The page to load after a successful logout. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used. | ||
*'''Greeting.''' Whether or not to show the simple greeting text, for example, "Hi Administrator". | *'''Show Greeting.''' Whether or not to show the simple greeting text, for example, "Hi Administrator". | ||
*'''Name/Username.''' Whether to use the user's Name or Username in the simple greeting. | *'''Name/Username.''' Whether to use the user's Name or Username in the simple greeting. | ||
*'''Encrypt Login Form.''' Whether or not to encrypt the login form using SSL. Do not enable this option if Joomla! is not accessible using the "https://" prefix. | *'''Encrypt Login Form.''' Whether or not to encrypt the login form using SSL. Do not enable this option if Joomla! is not accessible using the "https://" prefix. | ||
===Advanced Options=== | |||
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*'''Alternative layout''' Apply an alternative layout or template override | |||
*'''Module Class Suffix''' Apply a CSS suffix to the module | |||
{{colheader|Caching}} | |||
==Quick Tips== | |||
No tips have been added at this time. | |||
Revision as of 12:45, 20 May 2011
How to access
You can access the Login module by either opening an existing Weblinks module in the Module Manager or by creating a new Login Module. You can access the Module Manager by going to Extensions > Module Manager
Description
This Module displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the Global Configuration screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register.
Screenshot
Outline
Basic Options
- Pre-text. Optional text or HTML to display above the login form.
- Post-text. Optional text or HTML to display below the login form.
- Login Redirection Page. The page to load after a successful login. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used.
- Logout Redirection Page. The page to load after a successful logout. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used.
- Show Greeting. Whether or not to show the simple greeting text, for example, "Hi Administrator".
- Name/Username. Whether to use the user's Name or Username in the simple greeting.
- Encrypt Login Form. Whether or not to encrypt the login form using SSL. Do not enable this option if Joomla! is not accessible using the "https://" prefix.
Advanced Options
- Alternative layout Apply an alternative layout or template override
- Module Class Suffix Apply a CSS suffix to the module
- Caching. Use Global/No Caching. Whether or not to cache the content of this Module. A setting of "Use Global" will use the Cache Settings from the Global Configuration screen.
Quick Tips
No tips have been added at this time.