https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Netguysteve 2026-07-09T18:48:51Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.43.0 https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=28329 2010-06-01T04:07:53Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{review}}[[Category: Tips and tricks]][[Category: Tips and tricks 1.5]]<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.example.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button next to '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Successfully saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]<br /> <br /> == Blocking By IP Address ==<br /> <br /> While there are some [http://extensions.joomla.org extensions] that will allow for blocking by IP address, Joomla! does not include this functionality by default. Additionally, please note that as discussed in the [http://docs.joomla.org/Security_and_Performance_FAQs Security and Performance FAQs,]this method is ''not'' recommended because it is ineffective. First, because the problem user may not actually be the owner of the IP address. Second, because most IP addresses are non-static, so they will change periodically. For example, if the person is using a wireless laptop, and simply moves to a different wireless router, they will end up with a new IP address.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=J1.5_talk:Developing_a_MVC_Component/Using_the_Database&diff=20511 2009-11-29T14:30:50Z

<p>Netguysteve: /* Some glitches */</p> <hr /> <div>Although it is mentioned in the article, I think it is important to underline where the install.sql and uninstall.sql files have to be placed:<br /> <br /> install.sql and uninstall.sql files have to be mentioned in two places:<br /> * In one of the file sections. For example:<br /> &lt;files folder=&quot;admin&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;filename&gt;...&lt;/filename&gt;<br /> &lt;filename&gt;...&lt;/filename&gt;<br /> &lt;filename&gt;install.sql&lt;/filename&gt;<br /> &lt;filename&gt;uninstall.sql&lt;/filename&gt;<br /> &lt;/files&gt; <br /> * In the ''install'' / ''uninstall'' sections.<br /> <br /> Of course, the files have to be copied in the correct folder (in the example, it should be the ''admin'' folder).<br /> <br /> When data is read from a database, it can be retrieved in the class constructor:<br /> <br /> // The constructor accesses the database, and retrieves all properties.<br /> function __construct($config = array()) {<br /> parent::__construct($config); // To transmit configuration to parent class.<br /> $db =&amp; JFactory::getDBO(); <br /> $query = 'SELECT greeting FROM #__hello';<br /> $db-&gt;setQuery( $query );<br /> $this-&gt;greeting = $db-&gt;loadResult();<br /> }<br /> // The private property<br /> var $greeting;<br /> // The public property accessor<br /> function getGreeting() {<br /> return $this-&gt;greeting;<br /> }<br /> <br /> /* 2009-07-21 */<br /> * Are those file names for &quot;install.utf8.sql&quot; and &quot;uninstall.utf8.sql&quot; correctly written into XML file? I see files &quot;install.sql&quot; and &quot;uninstall.sql&quot;, but in the text, there says the files will be named &quot;install.utf8.sql&quot; and &quot;uninstall.utf8.sql&quot;?<br /> <br /> == Some glitches ==<br /> I followed the MVC explanation step by step but this section contains some glitches. <br /> <br /> The .sql files should NOT contain '.utf' in the file names. The installer will not find the files (verified on Joomla! 1.5.12).<br /> <br /> As indicated above, storing the (un)instal.sql should be in admin directory. So to be concrete the last lines of the chapters &quot;Creating the Installation SQL File&quot; and &quot;Creating the uninstall SQL file&quot; should be:<br /> <br /> We will ... called ./admin/install.sql<br /> We will ... called ./admin/uninstall.sql<br /> <br /> (both glitches are not in the attachment belonging to the article; the component file: com_hello3_01 is correct)&lt;br&gt;<br /> --[[User:M.A.S.H|M.A.S.H]] 12:09, 2 August 2009 (UTC)<br /> <br /> I notice that the queries from the install.sql/uninstall.sql files are duplicated with the XML file. Is there a reason for this redundancy that I am missing?&lt;br /&gt;<br /> --[[User:Netguysteve|Netguysteve]] 14:30, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br /> <br /> == Saving the install/uninstall files ==<br /> <br /> On my system I ran into a problem with the intall.sql / uninstall.sql files.<br /> I wanted to avoid using the &lt;query&gt; tags by including them in the script and having JIntaller run them. I created files using MySQL Query Browser testing them to make sure they worked.<br /> When the component is installed JInstaller raises a 1064 db error, which did not make any sense.<br /> The problem was occurring because I was saving the script as type &quot;SQL Script File UTF-8&quot;, which seemed logical because the charset is utf8. The file must be saved as type &quot;SQL Script File ANSI&quot; or you get the 1064 db error.<br /> <br /> Using Joomla 1.5.14, MSQL Query Browser 1.2.12, XP sp3<br /> <br /> [[User:Exps1|Exps1]] 13:43, 15 October 2009 (UTC)</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=20438 2009-11-26T14:47:56Z

<p>Netguysteve: /* Legal Action */</p> <hr /> <div>{{review}}[[Category: Tips and tricks]][[Category: Tips and tricks 1.5]]<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.example.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Sucessfuly saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]<br /> <br /> == Blocking By IP Address ==<br /> <br /> While there are some [http://extensions.joomla.org extensions] that will allow for blocking by IP address, Joomla! does not include this functionality by default. Additionally, please note that as discussed in the [http://docs.joomla.org/Security_and_Performance_FAQs Security and Performance FAQs,]this method is ''not'' recommended because it is ineffective. First, because the problem user may not actually be the owner of the IP address. Second, because most IP addresses are non-static, so they will change periodically. For example, if the person is using a wireless laptop, and simply moves to a different wireless router, they will end up with a new IP address.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12445 2009-01-08T07:21:57Z

<p>Netguysteve: /* Blocking By IP Address */</p> <hr /> <div>{{review}}[[Category: Tips and tricks]][[Category: Tips and tricks 1.5]]<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.yoursite.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Sucessfuly saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]<br /> <br /> == Blocking By IP Address ==<br /> <br /> While there are some [http://extensions.joomla.org extensions] that will allow for blocking by IP address, Joomla! does not include this functionality by default. Additionally, please note that as discussed in the [http://docs.joomla.org/Security_and_Performance_FAQs Security and Performance FAQs,]this method is ''not'' recommended because it is ineffective. First, because the problem user may not actually be the owner of the IP address. Second, because most IP addresses are non-static, so they will change periodically. For example, if the person is using a wireless laptop, and simply moves to a different wireless router, they will end up with a new IP address.<br /> <br /> == Legal Action ==<br /> <br /> Depending upon your location and the nature of the activities of the problem user, there may be certain legal actions which are entitled, or even ''required'' to take. If you feel this may be the case, please consult an attorney or the appropriate authorities in your area.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Deleting_an_Article&diff=12292 2008-12-22T15:08:28Z

<p>Netguysteve: Reviewed and Released</p> <hr /> <div>==To delete an article==<br /> #Login to the Joomla! Administrator Back-end. <br /> #Go to '''Content''' &gt; '''Article Manger''' on the toolbar menu.<br /> #Check the box next to the article you want to delete. <br /> [[Image:Article_delete.jpg]]<br /> <br /> Then click '''Trash''' button.<br /> <br /> [[Image:Article_trash.jpg]]<br /> <br /> If you want to make sure the Article is compleatly, gone go to '''Content''' &gt; '''Article Trash''' and delete it from there.<br /> <br /> [[Image:Article_trash_manager.jpg]]</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=J1.5:Adding_a_new_menu&diff=12291 2008-12-22T14:42:14Z

<p>Netguysteve: Added Images. Corrected last step to read &quot;Cancel&quot; instead of &quot;Close&quot;. Released.</p> <hr /> <div>==Tutorial==<br /> #Log in to the Joomla! Administrator Back-end.<br /> #Click '''Menus &gt; Menu Manager''' on the toolbar menu. The Menu Manager screen opens.&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:Menus-MenuManager.png]]<br /> #Click the '''New''' toolbar button. The New/Edit Menu screen opens.&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:MenuManager-New.png]]<br /> #Complete the fields as required:&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:NewMenu-Fields.png]]<br /> #*'''Unique Name''': The identification name used by Joomla! to identify this menu. It must be unique. Spaces are not recommended. This displays under module parameters when editing the module.<br /> #*'''Title''': A proper title for the menu. This is used to identify the menu the Menu Manager in the backend.<br /> #*'''Description''': A description of the menu, useful for your own reference.<br /> #*'''Module Title''': The title that will be given to the mod_mainmenu module in the Module Manager. This will be the published title or name which displays in the front-end (if you tick yes to &quot;show title&quot; in the Module Details when editing the module via the Module Manager). This will only be displayed when creating a new menu. However it can be edited in the Module Manager in the back-end after the module has been created. If left blank, a module will not be created and you will not be able to show this menu in the Front-end.<br /> #Click the '''Save''' toolbar button to create the new menu.&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:NewMenu-Save.png]]<br /> #*To leave without saving click the '''Cancel''' toolbar button.<br /> <br /> You can now add new items to the newly created menu.<br /> <br /> note: All new menus default to ''disabled'' when first created.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:NewMenu-Save.png&diff=12290 2008-12-22T14:34:52Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>== Licensing: ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:NewMenu-Fields.png&diff=12289 2008-12-22T14:34:28Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>== Licensing: ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:Menus-MenuManager.png&diff=12288 2008-12-22T14:33:32Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>== Licensing: ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:MenuManager-New.png&diff=12287 2008-12-22T14:32:52Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>== Licensing: ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=JDOC:Privacy_policy&diff=12283 2008-12-22T00:22:21Z

<p>Netguysteve: Updated old URL which was Out of Date</p> <hr /> <div>This web site is one of the family of web sites of '''Joomla!/Open Source Matters'''.<br /> <br /> For our Privacy Policy please see http://www.opensourcematters.org/policies/102-privacy-policy.html</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=J1.5_talk:Creating_a_simple_module&diff=12239 2008-12-17T13:53:42Z

<p>Netguysteve: Replaced &lt;code&gt; tags with applicable &lt;source&gt; tags</p> <hr /> <div>Uh...ok, wow. I don't dare try to modify the main page as I'm absolutely a greenhorn at Joomla, but as I'm absolutely needing to know this information like right now, I'll at least add comments here to help the next guy out.<br /> <br /> So, to get started, you can look at the previous version of Joomla to get the ball rolling. A link can be found here:<br /> [http://help.joomla.org/content/view/20/125/ Module Creating a simple module]<br /> <br /> Basically, things have changed a bit since that version, so you need to create two files ''modulename''.php and ''modulename''.xml<br /> <br /> the PHP file starts like this:<br /> <br /> &lt;source lang=&quot;php&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;?php<br /> /**<br /> * @version $Id: modulename.php 10079 date time author $<br /> * @package Joomla<br /> * @copyright Copyright (C) whoever. All rights reserved.<br /> * @license GNU/GPL, see LICENSE.php<br /> * See COPYRIGHT.php for copyright notices and details.<br /> */<br /> <br /> // no direct access<br /> defined('_JEXEC') or die('Restricted access');<br /> &lt;/source&gt;<br /> <br /> Then lays out the code for whatever the module is trying to do.<br /> <br /> The XML file follows the following format:<br /> &lt;source lang=&quot;xml&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;?xml version=&quot;1.0&quot; encoding=&quot;utf-8&quot;?&gt;<br /> &lt;install type=&quot;module&quot; version=&quot;1.5.0&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;name&gt;Modulename&lt;/name&gt;<br /> &lt;author&gt;Your Name&lt;/author&gt;<br /> &lt;creationDate&gt;Date&lt;/creationDate&gt;<br /> &lt;copyright&gt;Copyright (C) whoever. All rights reserved.&lt;/copyright&gt;<br /> &lt;license&gt;http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html GNU/GPL&lt;/license&gt;<br /> &lt;authorEmail&gt;your@email.address&lt;/authorEmail&gt;<br /> &lt;authorUrl&gt;your.website.address&lt;/authorUrl&gt;<br /> &lt;version&gt;1.5.0&lt;/version&gt;<br /> &lt;description&gt;This module does whatever function you describe here&lt;/description&gt;<br /> &lt;files&gt;<br /> &lt;filename module=&quot;modulename&quot;&gt;modulename.php&lt;/filename&gt;<br /> &lt;/files&gt;<br /> &lt;params&gt;<br /> &lt;param name=&quot;something&quot; type=&quot;whatever&quot; &gt;<br /> &lt;option value=&quot;1&quot;&gt;option 1&lt;/option&gt;<br /> &lt;option value=&quot;0&quot;&gt;option 2&lt;/option&gt;<br /> &lt;/param&gt;<br /> &lt;/params&gt;<br /> &lt;/install&gt;<br /> &lt;/source&gt;<br /> <br /> The params section is optional.<br /> <br /> Once these files are created, you have to place them where either your web browser or your server can get to them, and then use the Joomla Administrator panel to install the module. This creates the necessary database rows to serve the module where you need it to function.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Snorkel&diff=12186 2008-12-13T19:37:48Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>Hi Snorkel,<br /> I just went back and added images to the [http://docs.joomla.org/Adding_a_menu_item_which_points_to_an_Article Adding a menu item which points to an Article] entry. I also changed the formatting to use wiki formatting codes instead manual numbering. Please review at your convenience.<br /> --[[User:Netguysteve|Netguysteve]] 14:37, 13 December 2008 (EST)</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Adding_a_menu_item_which_points_to_an_Article&diff=12185 2008-12-13T19:27:14Z

<p>Netguysteve: Images added for each step</p> <hr /> <div>{{review}}<br /> <br /> The following tutorial will show you how to create a new item in the main menu that points to the article called Support and Documentation. Based on this information you will be able to add a new menu item to any of your defined menus pointing to any article you have previously created for your site.<br /> <br /> ==Tutorial==<br /> If you are not currently logged in to the administration panel, you will need to do so. If you are already logged in, you do not need to complete this step.<br /> <br /> # Open a new browser window and type in the URL, which will be similar to http://www.your_site_name_here.com/administrator or, if you have Joomla installed on your local computer, http://localhost/administrator. Here you will have to log in as an Administrator or Super Administrator.<br /> # Within the site administration panel, select '''Menu''' from the menu bar in the upper left corner. From the drop-down list, choose the menu you wish to work with. The menu can be Main Menu, available by default, or any other menu. This will open the Menu Item Manager page.&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:Edit-Main-Menu.png|Select Main Menu]]<br /> # From the row of actions in the upper-right corner, select '''New''' (represented by the green icon with the plus sign). This will open the Menu Item: [New] page.&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:Main-Menu-Editor.png|Click New]]<br /> # From the list titled &quot;Select Menu Item Type,&quot; choose '''Articles''' (You'll find Articles under the Internal Link.)&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:NewMenuItem-Articles.png|Select Articles]]<br /> # Choose '''Article Layout''' in the previously expanded Articles section.&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:Select-Article-Layout.png|Select Article Layout]]<br /> # We are getting really close. Hold on! On the new page fill in the different fields like this:&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:NMI-Article-Details.png|Enter Article Details]]&lt;br /&gt;'''Menu Item Details'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> #* '''Title'''&lt;br /&gt;This will be the text displayed for the newly added menu item. For this particular case let's use the word '''Documentation'''.<br /> #* '''Alias'''&lt;br /&gt;Usually, you will leave this empty and Joomla! will fill this in for you automatically. The content of this field will determine the page URL when SEF is activated.<br /> #* '''Display in'''&lt;br /&gt;This should already be set to Main Menu (or the menu you have previously chosen ). Here you have the possibility to move the item to another menu if you wish. This field is quite useful when you decide to change the item location later.<br /> #* '''Parent Item'''&lt;br /&gt;Here you can specify where to place the new menu item. You can make it a top item or a sub-item of an already existing item. We will choose '''Top'''.<br /> #* '''Published'''&lt;br /&gt;If you wish your new item to be shown on your site, set this to '''Yes'''. If you would like to remove this menu item from the site, simply set this to No. It will ''not'' delete the item but will make it invisible to your visitors.<br /> #* '''Access Level'''&lt;br /&gt;This option will specify who will be able to see this new menu item:<br /> #** ''Public'' - All visitors<br /> #** ''Registered'' - Registered users only<br /> #** ''Special'' - users assigned to any group besides &quot;Registered&quot;<br /> #* '''On Click, Open in'''&lt;br /&gt;Here you can specify how to open the article. It can be the same browser window (Parent Window with Browser Navigation), a new browser window (New Window with Browser navigation) or a pop-up window (New Window without Browser Navigation)<br /> # Now, let's get to the right side of this page...<br /> #* '''Parameters (Basic)'''&lt;br /&gt;The most important part in this section is the Parameters (Basic) setting. Here you can specify the article that will be opened when the user clicks the newly created menu item.<br /> #** For this press the '''Select''' button near the ''Select Article'' input box.&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:SelectWhichArticle.png|Click Select]]<br /> #** In the pop-up window, select '''Support and Documentation'' from the list of articles by clicking on the article name.&lt;br /&gt;[[Image:ChooseArticleFromList.png|Choose Article From List]]&lt;br /&gt;Please note that you can choose any of the existing articles at this point.<br /> #* '''Parameters (Component)'''&lt;br /&gt;Here you will find different options to help you customize the way your article will be displayed. Normally, you won't need to change anything in this section. If you decide to explore it, you will find good help in the tool tips that appear when you move your mouse over the labels (Show Unauthorized Links, etc)<br /> #* '''Parameters (System)'''&lt;br /&gt;This section will let you customize the way the page containing the article gets downloaded and displayed.<br /> #** '''Page Title''' - If this parameter is left blank, Joomla! will generate a Page Title automatically. This can be used to over-ride the page title set in the article. Don't forget! Page titles are one of the most important points when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO)! Use them wisely.<br /> #** '''Show Page Title''' - display (Yes) or not (No) the page title set in the previous parameter<br /> #** '''Page Class Suffix''' - this allows you to generate unique CSS classes for this page. This comes in usefull when you would like to change the look of the page to differentiate it from the rest of the site. If you don't need this, simply leave the field empty.<br /> #** '''Menu Image''' - let's you choose an image to be displayed along with this item in the menu. The image you would like to associate with the item must be stored in the images/stories folder. You can upload your own image using the Media Manager or by FTP.<br /> #** '''SSL Enabled'''&lt;br /&gt;Specify how a page is displayed:<br /> #*** ''On'' - As a secure page<br /> #*** ''Off'' - As a standard page<br /> #*** ''Ignore'' - Displayed as the other pages - secure or not<br /> # Once you are done, click the '''Save''' button in the upper-right corner (the floppy disk icon). &lt;br /&gt;[[Image:SaveArticleMenuItem.png|Click Save]]&lt;br /&gt;This will save the new item and place it as the last element (or sub-element, in case of sub-menu items) in the menu. You can use the green arrows in the Order column to change the item position within the menu.<br /> # Now, get back to the front-end and refresh the page. &lt;br /&gt;[[Image:VerifyArticleMenuItem.png|Verify New Menu Item]]<br /> <br /> Voilà! The new menu item is shown. Please note that you might need to log in as a registered user or administrator to view the new item. It all depends on the Access Level you have set (see above). When you click the new item, the article will be opened.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Adding_a_menu_item_which_points_to_an_Article&diff=12164 2008-12-13T18:54:00Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{inuse|1 to 2 Hours}}<br /> <br /> The following tutorial will show you how to create a new item in the main menu that points to the article called Support and Documentation. Based on this information you will be able to add a new menu item to any of your defined menus pointing to any article you have previously created for your site.<br /> <br /> ==Tutorial==<br /> If you are not currently logged in to the administration panel, you will need to do so. If you are already logged in, you do not need to complete this step.<br /> <br /> # Open a new browser window and type in the URL, which will be similar to http://www.your_site_name_here.com/administrator or, if you have Joomla installed on your local computer, http://localhost/administrator. Here you will have to log in as an Administrator or Super Administrator.<br /> # Within the site administration panel, select '''Menu''' from the menu bar in the upper left corner. From the drop-down list, choose the menu you wish to work with. The menu can be Main Menu, available by default, or any other menu. This will open the Menu Item Manager page.<br /> # From the row of actions in the upper-right corner, select '''New''' (represented by the green icon with the plus sign). This will open the Menu Item: [New] page.<br /> # From the list titled &quot;Select Menu Item Type,&quot; choose '''Articles''' (You'll find Articles under the Internal Link.) <br /> # Choose '''Article Layout''' in the previously expanded Articles section.<br /> # We are getting really close. Hold on! On the new page fill in the different fields like this:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;'''Menu Item Details'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> #* '''Title'''&lt;br /&gt;This will be the text displayed for the newly added menu item. For this particular case let's use the word '''Documentation'''.<br /> #* '''Alias'''&lt;br /&gt;Usually, you will leave this empty and Joomla! will fill this in for you automatically. The content of this field will determine the page URL when SEF is activated.<br /> #* '''Display in'''&lt;br /&gt;This should already be set to Main Menu (or the menu you have previously chosen ). Here you have the possibility to move the item to another menu if you wish. This field is quite useful when you decide to change the item location later.<br /> #* '''Parent Item'''&lt;br /&gt;Here you can specify where to place the new menu item. You can make it a top item or a sub-item of an already existing item. We will choose '''Top'''.<br /> #* '''Published'''&lt;br /&gt;If you wish your new item to be shown on your site, set this to '''Yes'''. If you would like to remove this menu item from the site, simply set this to No. It will ''not'' delete the item but will make it invisible to your visitors.<br /> #* '''Access Level'''&lt;br /&gt;This option will specify who will be able to see this new menu item:<br /> #** ''Public'' - All visitors<br /> #** ''Registered'' - Registered users only<br /> #** ''Special'' - users assigned to any group besides &quot;Registered&quot;<br /> #* '''On Click, Open in'''&lt;br /&gt;Here you can specify how to open the article. It can be the same browser window (Parent Window with Browser Navigation), a new browser window (New Window with Browser navigation) or a pop-up window (New Window without Browser Navigation)<br /> # Now, let's get to the right side of this page...<br /> #* '''Parameters (Basic)'''&lt;br /&gt;The most important part in this section is the Parameters (Basic) setting. Here you can specify the article that will be opened when the user clicks the newly created menu item.<br /> #** For this press the '''Select''' button near the ''Select Article'' input box. <br /> #** In the pop-up window, select '''Support and Documentation'' from the list of articles by clicking on the article name.&lt;br /&gt;Please note that you can choose any of the existing articles at this point.<br /> #* '''Parameters (Component)'''&lt;br /&gt;Here you will find different options to help you customize the way your article will be displayed. Normally, you won't need to change anything in this section. If you decide to explore it, you will find good help in the tool tips that appear when you move your mouse over the labels (Show Unauthorized Links, etc)<br /> #* '''Parameters (System)'''&lt;br /&gt;This section will let you customize the way the page containing the article gets downloaded and displayed.<br /> #** '''Page Title''' - If this parameter is left blank, Joomla! will generate a Page Title automatically. This can be used to over-ride the page title set in the article. Don't forget! Page titles are one of the most important points when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO)! Use them wisely.<br /> #** '''Show Page Title''' - display (Yes) or not (No) the page title set in the previous parameter<br /> #** '''Page Class Suffix''' - this allows you to generate unique CSS classes for this page. This comes in usefull when you would like to change the look of the page to differentiate it from the rest of the site. If you don't need this, simply leave the field empty.<br /> #** '''Menu Image''' - let's you choose an image to be displayed along with this item in the menu. The image you would like to associate with the item must be stored in the images/stories folder. You can upload your own image using the Media Manager or by FTP.<br /> #** '''SSL Enabled'''&lt;br /&gt;Specify how a page is displayed:<br /> #*** ''On'' - As a secure page<br /> #*** ''Off'' - As a standard page<br /> #*** ''Ignore'' - Displayed as the other pages - secure or not<br /> # Once you are done, click the '''Save''' button in the upper-right corner (the floppy disk icon). This will save the new item and place it as the last element (or sub-element, in case of sub-menu items) in the menu. You can use the green arrows in the Order column to change the item position within the menu.<br /> # Now, get back to the front-end and refresh the page. Voilà! The new menu item is shown. Please note that you might need to log in as a registered user or administrator to view the new item. It all depends on the Access Level you have set (see above). When you click the new item, the article will be opened.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Adding_a_menu_item_which_points_to_an_Article&diff=12162 2008-12-13T18:36:36Z

<p>Netguysteve: Modified from manual list formatting to coded list formatting.</p> <hr /> <div>{{inuse|1 to 2 Hours}}<br /> <br /> The following tutorial will show you how to create a new item in the main menu that points to the article called Support and Documentation. Based on this information you will be able to add a new menu item to any of your defined menus pointing to any article you have previously created for your site.<br /> <br /> ==Tutorial==<br /> If you are not currently logged in to the administration panel, you will need to do so. If you are already logged in, you do not need to complete this step.<br /> <br /> # Open a new browser window and type in the URL, which will be similar to http://www.your_site_name_here.com/administrator or, if you have Joomla installed on your local computer, http://localhost/administrator. Here you will have to log in as an Administrator or Super Administrator.<br /> # Within the site administration panel, select '''Menu''' from the menu bar in the upper left corner. From the drop-down list, choose the menu you wish to work with. The menu can be Main Menu, available by default, or any other menu. This will open the Menu Item Manager page.<br /> # From the row of actions in the upper-right corner, select '''New''' (represented by the green icon with the plus sign). This will open the Menu Item: [New] page.<br /> # From the list titled &quot;Select Menu Item Type,&quot; choose '''Articles''' (You'll find Articles under the Internal Link.) <br /> # Choose '''Article Layout''' in the previously expanded Articles section.<br /> # We are getting really close. Hold on! On the new page fill in the different fields like this:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;'''Menu Item Details'''&lt;br /&gt;<br /> #* '''Title'''&lt;br /&gt;This will be the text displayed for the newly added menu item. For this particular case let's use the word '''Documentation'''.<br /> #* '''Alias'''&lt;br /&gt;Usually, you will leave this empty and Joomla! will fill this in for you automatically. The content of this field will determine the page URL when SEF is activated.<br /> #* '''Display in'''&lt;br /&gt;This should already be set to Main Menu (or the menu you have previously chosen ). Here you have the possibility to move the item to another menu if you wish. This field is quite useful when you decide to change the item location later.<br /> #* '''Parent Item'''&lt;br /&gt;Here you can specify where to place the new menu item. You can make it a top item or a sub-item of an already existing item. We will choose '''Top'''.<br /> #* '''Published'''&lt;br /&gt;If you wish your new item to be shown on your site, set this to '''Yes'''. If you would like to remove this menu item from the site, simply set this to No. It will ''not'' delete the item but will make it invisible to your visitors.<br /> #* '''Access Level'''&lt;br /&gt;This option will specify who will be able to see this new menu item:<br /> #** ''Public'' - All visitors<br /> #** ''Registered'' - Registered users only<br /> #** ''Special'' - users assigned to any group besides &quot;Registered&quot;<br /> #* '''On Click, Open in'''&lt;br /&gt;Here you can specify how to open the article. It can be the same browser window (Parent Window with Browser Navigation), a new browser window (New Window with Browser navigation) or a pop-up window (New Window without Browser Navigation)<br /> # Now, let's get to the right side of this page...<br /> #* '''Parameters (Basic)'''&lt;br /&gt;The most important part in this section is the Parameters (Basic) setting. Here you can specify the article that will be opened when the user clicks the newly created menu item.<br /> #** For this press the '''Select''' button near the ''Select Article'' input box. <br /> #** In the pop-up window, select '''Support and Documentation'' from the list of articles by clicking on the article name.&lt;br /&gt;Please note that you can choose any of the existing articles at this point.<br /> #* '''Parameters (Component)'''&lt;br /&gt;Here you will find different options to help you customize the way your article will be displayed. Normally, you won't need to change anything in this section. If you decide to explore it, you will find good help in the tool tips that appear when you move your mouse over the labels (Show Unauthorized Links, etc)<br /> #* '''Parameters (System)'''&lt;br /&gt;This section will let you customize the way the page containing the article gets downloaded and displayed.<br /> #** '''Page Title''' - this parameter sets the text displayed in the browser window's title bar. You should use this if you would like to over-ride the page title set in the article. Don't forget! Page titles are one of the most important points when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO)! Use them wisely.<br /> #** '''Show Page Title''' - display (Yes) or not (No) the page title set in the previous parameter<br /> #** '''Page Class Suffix''' - this allows you to generate unique CSS classes for this page. This comes in usefull when you would like to change the look of the page to differentiate it from the rest of the site. If you don't need this, simply leave the field empty.<br /> #** '''Menu Image''' - let's you choose an image to be displayed along with this item in the menu. The image you would like to associate with the item must be stored in the images/stories folder. You can upload your own image using the Media Manager or by FTP.<br /> #** '''SSL Enabled'''&lt;br /&gt;Specify how a page is displayed:<br /> #*** ''On'' - As a secure page<br /> #*** ''Off'' - As a standard page<br /> #*** ''Ignore'' - Displayed as the other pages - secure or not<br /> # Once you are done, click the '''Save''' button in the upper-right corner (the floppy disk icon). This will save the new item and place it as the last element (or sub-element, in case of sub-menu items) in the menu. You can use the green arrows in the Order column to change the item position within the menu.<br /> # Now, get back to the front-end and refresh the page. Voilà! The new menu item is shown. Please note that you might need to log in as a registered user or administrator to view the new item. It all depends on the Access Level you have set (see above). When you click the new item, the article will be opened.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Talk:Adding_a_menu_item_which_points_to_an_Article&diff=12156 2008-12-13T17:20:52Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>Not sure if this actually ''requires'' Super Administrator rights or if Administrator rights will suffice. Will test to confirm.<br /> --[[User:Netguysteve|Netguysteve]] 12:04, 13 December 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> Tested and confirmed that only ''Administrator'' rights are needed for this. Editting article to reflect this.<br /> --[[User:Netguysteve|Netguysteve]] 12:14, 13 December 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> Walking through all steps and will upload screenshots of each step and add them to the article.<br /> --[[User:Netguysteve|Netguysteve]] 12:20, 13 December 2008 (EST)</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Adding_a_menu_item_which_points_to_an_Article&diff=12155 2008-12-13T17:18:27Z

<p>Netguysteve: Changed step 1 to reflect that Administrator or Super Administrator rights are sufficient</p> <hr /> <div>{{inuse|1 to 2 Hours}}<br /> <br /> The following tutorial will show you how to create a new item in the main menu that points to the article called Support and Documentation. Based on this information you will be able to add a new menu item to any of your defined menus pointing to any article you have previously created for your site.<br /> <br /> ==Tutorial==<br /> If you are not currently logged in to the administration panel, you will need to do so. If you are already logged in, you do not need to complete this step.<br /> <br /> 1. Open a new browser window and type in the URL, which will be similar to http://www.your_site_name_here.com/administrator or, if you have Joomla installed on your local computer, http://localhost/administrator. Here you will have to log in as an Administrator or Super Administrator.<br /> <br /> 2. Within the site administration panel, select Menu from the menu bar in the upper left corner. From the drop-down list, choose the menu you wish to work with. The menu can be Main Menu, available by default, or any other menu. This will open the Menu Item Manager page.<br /> <br /> 3. From the row of actions in the upper-right corner, select New (represented by the green icon with the plus sign). This will open the Menu Item: [New] page.<br /> <br /> 4. From the list titled &quot;Select Menu Item Type,&quot; choose Articles (You'll find Articles under the Internal Link.) Next, choose Article Layout in the previously expanded Articles section.<br /> <br /> We are getting really close. Hold on! On the new page fill in the different fields like this:<br /> <br /> '''Menu Item Details'''<br /> <br /> '''Title''' - this will be the text displayed for the newly added menu item. For this particular case let's use the word Documentation.<br /> <br /> '''Alias''' - usually, you will leave this empty and Joomla! will fill this in for you automatically. The content of this field will determine the page URL when SEF is activated.<br /> <br /> '''Display in''' - this should already be set to Main Menu (or the menu you have previously chosen ). Here you have the possibility to move the item to another menu if you wish. This field is quite useful when you decide to change the item location later.<br /> Parent Item - here you can specify where to place the new menu item. You can make it a top item or a sub-item of an already existing item. We will choose Top.<br /> <br /> '''Published''' - if you wish your new item to be shown on your site, set this to Yes. If you would like to remove this menu item from the site, simply set this to No. It will not delete the item but will make it invisible to your visitors.<br /> <br /> '''Access Level''' - this option will specify whether this new item will be visible for all visitors (Public), registered users only (Registered) or site administrators and managers only (Special)<br /> <br /> '''On Click, Open in''' - here you can specify how to open the article. It can be the same browser window (Parent Window with Browser Navigation), a new browser window (New Window with Browser navigation) or a pop-up window (New Window without Browser Navigation)<br /> <br /> Now, let's get to the right side of this page...<br /> <br /> '''Parameters (Basic)'''<br /> <br /> The most important part in this section is the Parameters (Basic) setting. Here you can specify the article that will be opened when the user clicks the newly created menu item. For this press the Select button near the Select Article input box. In the pop-up window Support and Documentation from the list of articles by clicking on the article name. Please note that you can choose any of the existing articles at this point.<br /> <br /> '''Parameters (Component)'''<br /> <br /> Here you will find different options to help you customize the way your article will be displayed. Normally, you won't need to change anything in this section. If you decide to explore it, you will find good help in the tool tips that appear when you move your mouse over the labels (Show Unauthorized Links, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Parameters (System)'''<br /> <br /> This section will let you customize the way the page containing the article gets downloaded and displayed.<br /> '''Page Title''' - this parameter sets the text displayed in the browser window's title bar. You should use this if you would like to over-ride the page title set in the article. Don't forget! Page titles are one of the most important points when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO)! Use them wisely.<br /> <br /> '''Show Page Title''' - display (Yes) or not (No) the page title set in the previous parameter<br /> <br /> '''Page Class Suffix''' - this allows you to generate unique CSS classes for this page. This comes in usefull when you would like to change the look of the page to differentiate it from the rest of the site. If you don't need this, simply leave the field empty.<br /> <br /> '''Menu Image''' - let's you choose an image to be displayed along with this item in the menu. The image you would like to associate with the item must be stored in the images/stories folder. You can upload your own image using the Media Manager or by FTP.<br /> <br /> '''SSL Enabled''' - here you can specify whether the page will be displayed as a secure page (On), as a standard page (Off) or if it will be displayed as the other pages - secure or not - (Ignore).<br /> <br /> Once you are done, click the Save button in the upper-right corner (the floppy disk icon). This will save the new item and place it as the last element (or sub-element, in case of sub-menu items) in the menu. You can use the green arrows in the Order column to change the item position within the menu.<br /> <br /> Now, get back to the front-end and refresh the page. Voilà! The new menu item is shown. Please note that you might need to log in as a registered user or administrator to view the new item. It all depends on the Access Level you have set (see above). Whewn you click the new item, the article will be opened.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Talk:Adding_a_menu_item_which_points_to_an_Article&diff=12153 2008-12-13T17:14:08Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>Not sure if this actually ''requires'' Super Administrator rights or if Administrator rights will suffice. Will test to confirm.<br /> --[[User:Netguysteve|Netguysteve]] 12:04, 13 December 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> Tested and confirmed that only ''Administrator'' rights are needed for this. Editting article to reflect this.<br /> --[[User:Netguysteve|Netguysteve]] 12:14, 13 December 2008 (EST)</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Talk:Adding_a_menu_item_which_points_to_an_Article&diff=12151 2008-12-13T17:04:24Z

<p>Netguysteve: New page: Not sure if this actually &#039;&#039;requires&#039;&#039; Super Administrator rights or if Administrator rights will suffice. Will test to confirm. --~~~~</p> <hr /> <div>Not sure if this actually ''requires'' Super Administrator rights or if Administrator rights will suffice. Will test to confirm.<br /> --[[User:Netguysteve|Netguysteve]] 12:04, 13 December 2008 (EST)</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Archived:Starting_with_Joomla!_FAQs&diff=12150 2008-12-13T16:57:14Z

<p>Netguysteve: Modified section titled &quot;How is access control set up in Joomla?&quot; to use Wiki table code instead of tabs (which do not display properly).</p> <hr /> <div>==How do I eliminate the pathway or breadcrumbs?==<br /> <br /> The pathway or breadcrumb is a hierarchical trail that shows your current location on the site. The breadcrumb follows the Section, Category, Content Item hierarchy and a site's home page is always listed as the root of the hierarchy as &quot;Home&quot;.<br /> <br /> An example is as follows; You are currently reading a content item &quot;New Page&quot;. This content item is a member of the &quot;Pages &quot; category. In the turn the pages category is a member of the &quot;Books&quot; section. In this case the breadcrumb for that page would look like: &quot;Home &gt;&gt; Books &gt;&gt; Pages &gt;&gt; New Page&quot;.<br /> <br /> '''1.0'''<br /> <br /> If you wish to eliminate the pathway entirely, edit your template html (index) file. Usually it will look like this:<br /> &lt;div id=&quot;pathway&quot;&gt;<br /> &lt;?php mosPathWay(); ?&gt;<br /> &lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> If you wish to eliminate it on a specific page, such as just the home page, you can modify the template in this way:<br /> New line:if($option != &quot;&quot; &amp;&amp; $option != &quot;com_frontpage&quot;)<br /> New line:{<br /> New line:?&gt;<br /> Existing:&lt;div id=&quot;pathway&quot;&gt;<br /> Existing:&lt;?php mosPathWay(); ?&gt;<br /> Existing:&lt;/div&gt;<br /> New line:}<br /> New line:?&gt;<br /> Keep in mind: The first line says that if the option in the url does not equal com_frontpage (!=&quot;com_frontpage&quot;) display the pathway. In php ! means not.<br /> <br /> ==How do I exit the wrapper?==<br /> <br /> (needs permission or rewrite)<br /> <br /> ==How do I get rid of the News Flash or other module?==<br /> <br /> To disable the news flash (or any other) module from being displayed on the front end of the website, you first need to log into the administrative back end.<br /> <br /> '''1.0'''<br /> <br /> * Once in the back end, on the top menu click Modules =&gt; Site Modules.<br /> * Locate the Newsflash module. You may need to navigate to another page as there are many modules and they are not all displayed on the first page.<br /> * Click the &quot;Next&quot; or &quot;Previous&quot; links at the bottom of the page until the module is located.<br /> * Once the module is located, click on the icon next for this module name in the &quot;Published&quot; column.<br /> <br /> The icon should change to a red &quot;X&quot; which indicates that the module is now unpublished and invisible on the site’s front end.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==How do I control what items appear in my newsflashes?==<br /> <br /> Newsflash is a module that displays content from specific sections and/or categories.<br /> <br /> * In the administrative back end from the top menu select “Modules =&gt; Site Modules”.<br /> * Click on “Newsflash” to edit the module.<br /> * Go to the parameters section of the page.<br /> * Next to the “Category” parameter click on the drop down menu to select which category of content items will be displayed by this module. (In older versions of Joomla! the section and/or category id numbers have to be manually entered).<br /> * Click the &quot;Save&quot; button to make your changes permanent.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==How do I change the image(s) in my template?==<br /> <br /> One common template change is to use your own graphic/image. Simple graphics (not banners) are usually linked in your template's html file. Simply change the reference to the image of your choice in the your template's html file. <br /> <br /> <br /> '''1.0'''<br /> In the adminstrative interface do this by going to Site =&gt;Template manager and then selecting your template. Click the icon for html.<br /> <br /> Keep in mind that if it is a different size than the original image this may change the appearance of the site in unexpected ways.<br /> <br /> Additional information:<br /> <br /> The images for a given template are generally located in this folder:<br /> /templates/templatename/images (Substitute the name of the template you are using in place of &quot;templatename&quot;).<br /> <br /> A trick for finding the name of the image is to put your cursor over it and click right. Select view image. This will display the image and give its full url. Sometimes the images are background images. This is viewable in Firefox or you can look for the background tag in your page source.<br /> <br /> How to upload an image:<br /> <br /> There are many ways to upload images. Which one you use will depend on your host and server.<br /> <br /> 1. You can use the media manager.<br /> 2. You can use an FTP client.<br /> 3. You can use a cPanel file manager.<br /> 4. You can use various extensions that allow uploading.<br /> <br /> ==How do I change the introductory text for weblinks?==<br /> <br /> By default Joomla! 1.0.x uses the 'We are out on the web ...&quot; introductory text. If you wish to change you have two options.<br /> 1. In your menu link to the weblinks component, add introductory text to the parameters. This replaces the default text. Note: to see all of the parameters you need to create the component link and then edit it.<br /> <br /> 2. Change your language file (e.g. english.php). It is found in _WEBLINKS_DESC.<br /> <br /> ==Why cannot I edit my content from the front end?==<br /> <br /> <br /> The most common cause of this problem is the item is &quot;checked out.&quot; Either the item is being edited by another user or (more commonly) that the last time someone opened (edited) the file it was not closed properly (or saved).<br /> <br /> If you were the person that last edited the article, log into the back end of the site, go to the content manager and find the article in question. It will have a lock next to its name. Open the file and then save it (or cancel). When the content list is reloaded the lock should be gone.<br /> <br /> Alternatively, someone with superadministrator privileges can use Global Checkin to checkin all checked out items. If using this option, make sure that no one is actively editing a file or their work may be lost.<br /> <br /> It is possible to check in your own items that you may have accidentally locked if a link to checkin is available. This may be called something else. You can add this link to a menu by creating a URL link like this: index.php?option=com_user&amp;task=CheckIn<br /> <br /> Note: It is important that whenever you open an article for editing you should close it using either &quot;save&quot; (floppy icon) or &quot;cancel&quot; (red x icon) when finished with your edits. Failure to do so will cause this lock as described above.<br /> <br /> ==How do I link from inside content to another content item?==<br /> <br /> The simple answer is that you get the page URL you want to link to and then make a link using whatever text editor you are using or (if you have no wysiwyg) with html.<br /> <br /> The more complicated answer is that some text editors have fancier links managers. A number of these editors are available in the Joomla! Extensions Directory.<br /> <br /> ==How is access control set up in Joomla!?==<br /> <br /> <br /> Joomla! has a limited access control system. By default there are the following groups:<br /> Front End Only<br /> <br /> * Public<br /> * Registered<br /> * Author<br /> * Publisher<br /> <br /> Back End<br /> <br /> * Manager<br /> * Administrator<br /> * Super Administrator<br /> <br /> <br /> There are two basic ways that access control is used:<br /> <br /> * To control the ability of users to see modules, content and menu items;<br /> * To control the actions that users can take.<br /> <br /> <br /> Access to content, modules and menu links<br /> <br /> All groups except Public and Registered are considered &quot;Special.&quot;<br /> <br /> When creating content or setting parameters for modules, you can set access to: Public, Registered or Special.<br /> <br /> These groups are hierarchical. Groups further down the list have all the rights of those above them.<br /> <br /> Control of privileges to create and edit content and modify administrative settings.<br /> <br /> <br /> {| border = &quot;1&quot;<br /> !Group !! Front End !! Back End<br /> |-<br /> !Public<br /> |Can view public pages<br /> |None<br /> |-<br /> !Registered <br /> |Same permissions as &quot;Public&quot; <br /> Can view content and modules limited to registered. <br /> Can submit weblinks<br /> |None<br /> |-<br /> !Author<br /> |Same permissions as &quot;Registered&quot;<br /> Can submit but not publish content.<br /> |None<br /> |-<br /> !Editor<br /> |Same permissions as &quot;Author&quot;<br /> Edit any content.<br /> |None<br /> |-<br /> !Publisher<br /> |Same permissions as &quot;Publisher&quot;<br /> Can publish and edit any content.<br /> |None<br /> |-<br /> !Manager<br /> |Same permissions as as &quot;Publisher&quot;<br /> |Limited<br /> |-<br /> !Administrator<br /> |Same permissions as &quot;Publisher&quot;<br /> |Most privileges<br /> |-<br /> !Super Administrator<br /> |Same permissions as &quot;Publisher&quot;<br /> |All privileges<br /> |}<br /> Each group can view the content and modules at the same level or above on this table.<br /> <br /> There is no way to create additional access groups without modifying Joomla!'s core files.<br /> <br /> There are some extensions available which provide additional access control capabilities.<br /> <br /> You can learn more about access control here:<br /> <br /> http://help.joomla.org/images/User_manual/joomal_users_manual_combined.pdf<br /> <br /> ==Where are the web pages?==<br /> <br /> <br /> If you are coming from a traditional website made up of separate html pages, you may well wonder where the pages are.<br /> <br /> In Joomla! almost everything that you would normally think of as a web page is actually stored in a MySQL database. When you create a new page, your content is stored in a database record, not in a separate file.<br /> <br /> Then when your site is viewed, Joomla! calls up different items from your database and puts them together to make what is displayed to the user.<br /> <br /> One exception is that your images are usually stored in the images directory and not the database.<br /> <br /> Your MySQL database usually is created by you during the installation process (unless you use a Fantastico or a similar installer that will create the database automatically). If you have a control panel on a linux host, you can usually access MySQL through a program called phpAdmin. This will allow you to view your database.<br /> <br /> For a short tutorial on converting a static HTML web site to Joomla!, see [[How to Convert an existing Web site to a Joomla! Web site]].<br /> <br /> ==What determines what is shown on my frontpage?==<br /> <br /> <br /> Frontpage is a component that is part of the core of Joomla!, like the front page of a newspaper, it shows (usually) multiple pieces of content arranged in some way.<br /> <br /> When you install Joomla! the front page component is by default set as the homepage of your site (that is it is the first link on your Main Menu) but front page does not have to be your &quot;home&quot; page.<br /> <br /> What exactly appears on the front page and how it is laid out is controlled in two ways. First, if you open the menu link in your menu manager in the back end there are numerous parameters that control the number of items shown, the number of columns etc.<br /> <br /> To control which items are shown you must also indicate that an item should be placed on the front page by editing the parameters for the content item. In the back end this will be indicated by an icon in the front page column of the list of content items/articles.<br /> <br /> In addition, you can use the front page manager (in the content menu of the backend) to control the publication dates and other variables for content items that are on the front page.<br /> <br /> ==What determines my home page?==<br /> <br /> Your &quot;homepage&quot; in a traditional html site--the page that shows when you type mydomain.com for example-- would be the page displaying that is in the index.html file.<br /> <br /> Joomla! is a database driven CMS so it does not have html pages, but rather pulls up the pieces of pages from a mysql database.<br /> <br /> When you install Joomla! by default it has a menu link to the frontpage component as the home page. However, any content or component or other link can be used as the &quot;home&quot; page. The default page is controlled using the Main Menu.<br /> <br /> Changing the default page.<br /> <br /> '''1.0'''<br /> <br /> The &quot;page&quot; that shows when a user navigates to mydomain.com is the page created by clicking on the first link on the Main Menu. The link can be called anything (Home, Bob it does not matter), that is the page that will show.<br /> <br /> This menu can be displayed anywhere and can be displayed vertically or horizontally or not at all. The menu does not even need to be published.<br /> <br /> '''1.5'''<br /> <br /> The &quot;page&quot; that shows is determined by the Main Menu. Go to Menu ==&gt;Main Menu. Select the item you would like as the homepage and click the default icon.<br /> <br /> ==What are section, categories, content items and articles?==<br /> <br /> Joomla! is a content management system. Sections and categories allow you to organize your content.<br /> <br /> The basic structure is:<br /> Sections include Categories.<br /> Categories include content items (1.0)/articles (1.5).<br /> <br /> Section A<br /> Category A1<br /> content items/articles<br /> Category A2<br /> content items/articles<br /> Category A3<br /> content items/articles<br /> <br /> Section B<br /> Category B1<br /> content items<br /> Category B2<br /> content items<br /> Category B3<br /> content items<br /> <br /> Section C<br /> <br /> Category C1<br /> content items<br /> Category C2<br /> content items<br /> Category C3<br /> content items<br /> <br /> The content items/articles are what you would think of as web pages in a traditional html site.<br /> <br /> Both section and category &quot;pages&quot; can be created to serve (more or less) as the home pages for the categories and sections, respectively.<br /> <br /> Although it makes sense to organize your work into categories and sections, you do not need to show these to your users. Using your menus, you can link directly to sections, categories and content items. You can also select numerous options for the display of content associated with each type of link.<br /> <br /> ==What are components, modules, mambots and plugins?==<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Components'''<br /> <br /> Content elements or applications that are usually displayed in the center of the main content area of a template. This depends on the design of the template in use. Components are core elements of Joomla!’s functionality. These core elements include Content, Banners, Contact, News Feeds, Polls and Web Links. Members of the Joomla! community produce third party Joomla! components on a continuous basis. They are freely available to download from http://extensions.joomla.org/ and a number of other web sites. See also Modules.<br /> <br /> '''Plugins and Mambots'''<br /> <br /> Plugins and mambots are the same thing. Plugin is the term used in 1.5 while mambot is used in 1.0.<br /> <br /> A plugin or mambot is a small, task-oriented function that intercepts content before it is displayed and manipulates it in some way. Joomla! provides a number of Mambots in the core distribution, e.g. WYSIWYG editors, but there are many other mambots available for specific tasks. Some 3rd Party developer components have their own mambots which need to be installed in order to make the component work properly.<br /> In Joomla! 1.5 mambots will be renamed plugins.<br /> <br /> '''Modules'''<br /> <br /> Modules extend the capabilities of Joomla! giving the software new functionality. Modules are small content items that can be displayed anywhere that your template allows it to be displayed by assigning them to positions and pages through the module manager in the administrative interface. Modules are installed in the Admin Section. Joomla! modules may include: Main Menu, Top menu, Template Chooser, Polls, Newsflash, Hit Counter, etc. Members of the Joomla! Community produce Joomla! modules on a continuous basis. Many are freely available at http://forge.joomla.org/ for download.<br /> <br /> In addition, some 3rd party components, modules and mambots themselves have plugins.<br /> <br /> ==How do I change the favicon?==<br /> <br /> Favicon is the favorites icon that is associated with your site and appears in the browser address bar. Both Joomla! 1.0.x and 1.5.x come with a default favicon that displays the Joomla! Logo. You may change that as long as your new favicon is in the ICO format and sized 16×16 pixels. Here's how to do it:<br /> <br /> '''1.0'''<br /> <br /> * Upload your new favicon into Joomla!'s /images/ folder.<br /> * Delete Joomla!'s default /images/favicon.ico file and rename your file into favicon.ico OR<br /> * Go to your site's back-end and change the name of the favicon file that's being loaded at Site &gt; Global Configuration &gt; Site &gt; Favourites Site Icon (make sure configuration.php is writable before you commit your changes).<br /> <br /> '''1.5'''<br /> <br /> Unlike the 1.0.x series, the only name you are allowed to use for your favicon is favicon.ico but you are offered the flexibility to associate different favicons with different templates. You only need to upload your favicon.ico into the main folders of your front-end and back-end templates, which are found in the /templates/ and the /administrator/templates/ folders respectively, overwriting any favicon files that came with your templates.<br /> <br /> However, if you'd rather use a single favicon.ico for all your templates, just upload it into Joomla!'s main folder (that's where your index.php resides) and into the /administrator/ folder. Make sure you delete all favicon.ico files found in the template folders mentioned above because Joomla! will check your template folder first for the favicon.ico file.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Note'''<br /> <br /> To see the new favicon you will need to empty your browser cache.<br /> <br /> ==Why do the pop ups in my WYSIWYG editor not work or show gibberish?==<br /> <br /> Depending on the editor, this problem may occur when trying to edit the html, insert tables or perform a similar function that requires javascript.<br /> <br /> Most likely the problem with the livesite...<br /> <br /> You look in your site configuration (General Configuration, select the Server tab) you will see that the livesite is given. Usually it is either www.mydomain.com or mydomain.com.<br /> <br /> When you log into your site, you must log in from the exact livesite. if you don't the javascript in your editor will not work.<br /> <br /> One way to deal with this is to put a redirect from, for example, mydomain.com to www.mydomain.com so that you and your users always login from the correct url. You can do this with .htaccess.<br /> <br /> ==What are positions?==<br /> <br /> Site templates divides the &quot;pages&quot; displayed on a site into a series of positions, each with a different name.<br /> <br /> '''1.0''' <br /> You can view the location of positions in your default template from the administrator go to Site =&gt;Preview=&gt;Inline with Positions.<br /> <br /> You can only preview the default template.<br /> <br /> You can annotate your positions through the administrator (backend). Go to Site=&gt;Template Manage=&gt;Module Positions.<br /> <br /> '''1.5'''<br /> <br /> Extensions =&gt; Templates.<br /> Select the template you wish to preview and click the edit icon.<br /> Click the preview icon.<br /> <br /> <br /> You can add or remove positions by modifying your template html.<br /> <br /> You assign a module to a position using the module manager.<br /> <br /> '''1.0'''<br /> Modules=&gt;Site Modules==&gt;edit the module<br /> On the left side of the page, on the third line, there is a drop down menu that lets you select the position.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''1.5'''<br /> In the module manager, edit the module. In the left column select all, none or the specific pages you would like it to appear on.<br /> <br /> Notes:<br /> Modules that are not pubished (1.0) or enabled (1.5) will not display.<br /> Modules can be assigned to unused positions (positions not in the template) if you want to have them published but not displayed in a position (for example, if you want to display a module in content using {mosloadposition} (1.0) or {loadposition} (1.5)).<br /> Multiple modules may be assigned to the same position. They will be displayed in the order shown for modules in that position in the module manager.<br /> If you want to display a module in more than one position, use the module manager to create another copy. <br /> 1.0 copy the module and assign the copy to the second position. <br /> 1.5 use the new icon and create another instance of the module.<br /> <br /> ==Why are the backgrounds of my WYSIWYG editor fields colored?==<br /> <br /> <br /> The simple answer as to why this happens is in the term 'WYSIWYG'. Content editors like TinyMCE attempt to allow users to see what the text they're entering will look like when it appears on the front-end of the website. To this end, they show the text against the color or image specified in the template_css.css file of whatever template the front-end of the website is using.<br /> <br /> This often presents a problem for users when their website is designed to appear as a lighter content pane floating over a darker-colored background. The darker background is what appears in the editor windows, making the text almost impossible to see. In such cases, it may be necessary to tell the editor not to use the template_css.css file as a reference, but rather to use a different css file instead.<br /> <br /> Note [added by mod]: Some editors (such as JCE and FCK) have configuration interfaces that allow you to override the template_css file or to ignore template classes. You may wish to explore this option before trying the solution below.<br /> <br /> Step 1: Create a customized CSS file.<br /> The first thing you'll need to do is to write a customized .css file for your editor. It doesn't have to be very complicated, and you can use the file below for reference (Many thanks to jxl, who wrote the sample file).<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Note: Changes to the image urls would be need to use this file in 1.5'''<br /> <br /> /* CSS Document */<br /> <br /> /* Editor Assigned Styles */<br /> /*make sure that any styles you put here also exist in your template_css.css file or they will have no effect in the front end */<br /> <br /> p.rightalign {<br /> text-align: right; <br /> }<br /> <br /> .red {<br /> color: #c00;<br /> }<br /> <br /> .green {<br /> color: #0c0;<br /> }<br /> <br /> .highlight {<br /> background-color: Yellow;<br /> color: Blue;<br /> padding: 0;<br /> }<br /> p.code {<br /> background-color: #ddd;<br /> border: 1px solid #bbb;<br /> }<br /> <br /> .small {<br /> color: #999999;<br /> font-size: 10px;<br /> }<br /> <br /> /* Body Tag for Background Color and Font Specs. */<br /> <br /> body {<br /> font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans Serif;<br /> font-size: 12px;<br /> color: #333333;<br /> background: #ffffff;<br /> }<br /> <br /> /* Optional Basic Stuff you can use to make everything look like it does on the site itself */<br /> /* you can get this stuff right out of your template_css.css file, or you can just leave it out */<br /> <br /> ul<br /> {<br /> margin: 0;<br /> padding: 0;<br /> list-style: none;<br /> }<br /> <br /> li<br /> {<br /> line-height: 16px;<br /> padding-left: 16px;<br /> padding-top: 0px;<br /> background-image: url(../images/arrow.png); /* use the real image path that you have on your site. An absolute path is OK */<br /> background-repeat: no-repeat;<br /> background-position: 0px 2px;<br /> }<br /> <br /> <br /> td {<br /> text-align: left;<br /> font-size: 12px;<br /> }<br /> <br /> a, a:link, a:visited {<br /> color: #c64934; text-decoration: none;<br /> font-weight: bold;<br /> }<br /> <br /> a:hover {<br /> color: #900; text-decoration: none;<br /> font-weight: bold;<br /> }<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Make careful note of the comments in the file above. The first section is comprised of text classes; you'll want to go into your template's template_css.css file and find the text classes (.highlight, .small, etc.) it specifies that you'll be likely to use in your content and make sure to copy them into the editor_content.css file as well. The same is true of the styles defined in the last section (a:hover, td, ul, etc.).<br /> <br /> <br /> The key part that fixes the background issue is the 'body' style specified in the middle. You can change parts of this to match your template if you like, but leave the 'background' rule set to #FFFFFF. This will make the editor windows white, as opposed to the dark background color of your site template.<br /> <br /> Incidentally, if your website uses a background IMAGE in addition to a color, the same thing applies.<br /> <br /> Also, if this is too much work, you CAN just copy and paste your template's template_css.css file into a new CSS file and change the BODY style so that the background is set to #FFFFFF. This is less neat and orderly, but you'll be sure you have all of the classes and such defined properly this way.<br /> <br /> When you've finished, save your new CSS file as editor_content.css<br /> <br /> Step 2: Upload your CSS file to the correct directory.<br /> <br /> You'll use an FTP client for this, which hopefully you're already doing. If Joomla! is in a separate folder, you'll navigate to:<br /> <br /> joomla/templates/[the template you're using]/css/<br /> <br /> If you don't have Joomla! in a separate folder, just go to whatever directory houses your Joomla! files. The key is to make sure you're in the correct front-end template folder for your website. Upload your editor_content.css file to the CSS folder under this template directory.<br /> <br /> Note that in most cases, the only other file in this directory is a file called 'template_css.css'. If you see that file, you're probably in the right place. Also, note that there is a 'css' directory in joomla/templates/ as well, but this IS NOT the directory you're looking for. You want the css directory under the template you're using.<br /> <br /> Step 3: Point your Editor to the new CSS.<br /> <br /> Now go back to your site and into the administration area. Click on 'Mambots&quot; and &quot;Site Mambots&quot; to see the list of Mambots currently in use in your website. Check TinyMCE WYSIWYG (or whatever WYSIWYG editor you're using) and then 'Edit' to open the editing pane for the editor.<br /> <br /> Look to the right side under 'Parameters' and scroll down until you see the option entitled 'Template CSS Classes'. Click the radio button to 'no'. Right under this is a field entitled 'Custom CSS Classes'. In this field type:<br /> <br /> templates/[template you're using]/css/editor_content.css<br /> <br /> Then save and exit.<br /> <br /> This should correct the background issue in your editor. If it doesn't, you've either set up your editor_content.css file incorrectly or you've uploaded the file to the wrong directory.<br /> <br /> ==How do you install an extension?==<br /> <br /> Before starting it always is wise to read the documentation associated with an extension. Most extensions have homepages and forums, and it is a good idea to look at them first. If there is a README file included with the extension, you should read it.<br /> <br /> For most extensions and most users, the procedure will be:<br /> <br /> '''1.0'''<br /> <br /> * Download the extension to your local machine<br /> * From the backend of your joomla site (adminsitration) select Installers and then the type of extension (module, component, mambot/plugin, site template, administrative template, language<br /> * Browse for the package file<br /> * Click the install icon<br /> * Follow any instructions<br /> <br /> '''1.5'''<br /> <br /> * Download the extension to your local machine<br /> * From the backend of your joomla site (adminsitration) select Extensions.<br /> * Browse for the package file<br /> * Click the install icon<br /> * Follow any instructions<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There are some situations in which this procedure will not work.<br /> <br /> Sometimes you need to unzip the file locally prior to installing. If you get an error saying that the file is not in the correct format, the need to unzip is a common cause of this. After unzipping try installing the individual items. Note that the files you upload using the installed still need to be zipped.<br /> <br /> Sometimes you cannot use the automated installer. For example, very large extensions may exceed the maximum upload size allowed by your host.<br /> <br /> In this case, unzip all of the files locally. Then transfer the files to a folder in the the install directory(for example administrator/components/com_installer/components) for the type of extension you are installing (using FTP). Then use the installer, but select &quot;install from directory&quot; indicating the correct folder name.<br /> <br /> For modules and mambots/plugins to work, you must make sure that they are pubished (1.0) or enabled (1.5).<br /> <br /> ==Why doesn't the pdf of my page show the images?==<br /> <br /> Images are not supported in Joomla! 1.0.x in the pdf creation script. Images are supported in Joomla! 1.5.<br /> <br /> ==How do I make a menu link that is not clickable?==<br /> <br /> To make a menu link that does not connect to anything (is not clickable) use the link type Separator/Placeholder<br /> <br /> ==What does a simple Joomla! installation include?==<br /> <br /> <br /> If you simply install Joomla! without any modifications or extensions, the following (incomplete) list of features will be included.<br /> <br /> * Content component which allows creation and display of &quot;content items&quot; usually in the middle of the page.<br /> * Front page component, which displays multiple recent content items designated as &quot;front page&quot; in the content manager. Configurable for layout and number of items.<br /> * Weblinks component for entering and displaying a list of weblinks.<br /> * Media manager for uploading and managing images and other media.<br /> * User manager (administrative end) and user registration module (front end).<br /> * Newsflash module for displaying specific content items as &quot;newsflashes.&quot;<br /> * Modules for latest items, most popular, and related items.<br /> * A simple poll component<br /> * A menu system<br /> * A choice of several templates for your site[/li]<br /> * Installers for third party extensions (templates, components, modules and plugins/mambots).<br /> * The TinyMCE wysiwyg editor. 1.5 Also includes xStandard Lite<br /> * Administrative interface for managing your site<br /> <br /> &lt;noinclude&gt;[[Category:FAQ]]&lt;/noinclude&gt;</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Adding_a_menu_item_which_points_to_an_Article&diff=12147 2008-12-13T16:21:47Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{inuse|1 to 2 Hours}}<br /> <br /> The following tutorial will show you how to create a new item in the main menu that points to the article called Support and Documentation. Based on this information you will be able to add a new menu item to any of your defined menus pointing to any article you have previously created for your site.<br /> <br /> ==Tutorial==<br /> If you are not currently logged in to the administration panel, you will need to do so. If you are already logged in, you do not need to complete this step.<br /> <br /> 1. Open a new browser window and type in the URL, which will be similar to http://www.your_site_name_here.com/administrator or, if you have Joomla installed on your local computer, http://localhost/administrator. Here you will have to log in as a Super Administrator (it is usually linked to the user called admin).<br /> <br /> 2. Within the site administration panel, select Menu from the menu bar in the upper left corner. From the drop-down list, choose the menu you wish to work with. The menu can be Main Menu, available by default, or any other menu. This will open the Menu Item Manager page.<br /> <br /> 3. From the row of actions in the upper-right corner, select New (represented by the green icon with the plus sign). This will open the Menu Item: [New] page.<br /> <br /> 4. From the list titled &quot;Select Menu Item Type,&quot; choose Articles (You'll find Articles under the Internal Link.) Next, choose Article Layout in the previously expanded Articles section.<br /> <br /> We are getting really close. Hold on! On the new page fill in the different fields like this:<br /> <br /> '''Menu Item Details'''<br /> <br /> '''Title''' - this will be the text displayed for the newly added menu item. For this particular case let's use the word Documentation.<br /> <br /> '''Alias''' - usually, you will leave this empty and Joomla! will fill this in for you automatically. The content of this field will determine the page URL when SEF is activated.<br /> <br /> '''Display in''' - this should already be set to Main Menu (or the menu you have previously chosen ). Here you have the possibility to move the item to another menu if you wish. This field is quite useful when you decide to change the item location later.<br /> Parent Item - here you can specify where to place the new menu item. You can make it a top item or a sub-item of an already existing item. We will choose Top.<br /> <br /> '''Published''' - if you wish your new item to be shown on your site, set this to Yes. If you would like to remove this menu item from the site, simply set this to No. It will not delete the item but will make it invisible to your visitors.<br /> <br /> '''Access Level''' - this option will specify whether this new item will be visible for all visitors (Public), registered users only (Registered) or site administrators and managers only (Special)<br /> <br /> '''On Click, Open in''' - here you can specify how to open the article. It can be the same browser window (Parent Window with Browser Navigation), a new browser window (New Window with Browser navigation) or a pop-up window (New Window without Browser Navigation)<br /> <br /> Now, let's get to the right side of this page...<br /> <br /> '''Parameters (Basic)'''<br /> <br /> The most important part in this section is the Parameters (Basic) setting. Here you can specify the article that will be opened when the user clicks the newly created menu item. For this press the Select button near the Select Article input box. In the pop-up window Support and Documentation from the list of articles by clicking on the article name. Please note that you can choose any of the existing articles at this point.<br /> <br /> '''Parameters (Component)'''<br /> <br /> Here you will find different options to help you customize the way your article will be displayed. Normally, you won't need to change anything in this section. If you decide to explore it, you will find good help in the tool tips that appear when you move your mouse over the labels (Show Unauthorized Links, etc)<br /> <br /> '''Parameters (System)'''<br /> <br /> This section will let you customize the way the page containing the article gets downloaded and displayed.<br /> '''Page Title''' - this parameter sets the text displayed in the browser window's title bar. You should use this if you would like to over-ride the page title set in the article. Don't forget! Page titles are one of the most important points when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO)! Use them wisely.<br /> <br /> '''Show Page Title''' - display (Yes) or not (No) the page title set in the previous parameter<br /> <br /> '''Page Class Suffix''' - this allows you to generate unique CSS classes for this page. This comes in usefull when you would like to change the look of the page to differentiate it from the rest of the site. If you don't need this, simply leave the field empty.<br /> <br /> '''Menu Image''' - let's you choose an image to be displayed along with this item in the menu. The image you would like to associate with the item must be stored in the images/stories folder. You can upload your own image using the Media Manager or by FTP.<br /> <br /> '''SSL Enabled''' - here you can specify whether the page will be displayed as a secure page (On), as a standard page (Off) or if it will be displayed as the other pages - secure or not - (Ignore).<br /> <br /> Once you are done, click the Save button in the upper-right corner (the floppy disk icon). This will save the new item and place it as the last element (or sub-element, in case of sub-menu items) in the menu. You can use the green arrows in the Order column to change the item position within the menu.<br /> <br /> Now, get back to the front-end and refresh the page. Voilà! The new menu item is shown. Please note that you might need to log in as a registered user or administrator to view the new item. It all depends on the Access Level you have set (see above). Whewn you click the new item, the article will be opened.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12143 2008-12-13T10:03:39Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{review}}[[Category: Tips and tricks]][[Category: Tips and tricks 1.5]]<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.yoursite.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Sucessfuly saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]<br /> <br /> == Blocking By IP Address ==<br /> <br /> While there are some [http://extensions.joomla.org extensions] that will allow for blocking by IP address, Joomla! does not include this functionality by default. Additionally, please note that as discussed in the [http://docs.joomla.org/Security_and_Performance_FAQs Security and Performance FAQs,]this method is ''not'' recommended because it is ineffective. First, because the problem user may not actually be the owner of the IP address. Second, because most IP addresses are non-static, so they will change periodically. For example, if the person is using a wireless laptop, and simply move to a different wireless router, they will end up with a new IP address.<br /> <br /> == Legal Action ==<br /> <br /> Depending upon your location and the nature of the activities of the problem user, there may be certain legal actions which are entitled, or even ''required'' to take. If you feel this may be the case, please consult an attorney or the appropriate authorities in your area.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12142 2008-12-13T09:58:24Z

<p>Netguysteve: Included reference advising against IP blocking and referencing the Security and Performance FAQ</p> <hr /> <div>{{review}}<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.yoursite.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Sucessfuly saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]<br /> <br /> == Blocking By IP Address ==<br /> <br /> While there are some [http://extensions.joomla.org extensions] that will allow for blocking by IP address, Joomla! does not include this functionality by default. Additionally, please note that as discussed in the [http://docs.joomla.org/Security_and_Performance_FAQs Security and Performance FAQs], this method is ''not'' recommended because it is ineffective. First, because the problem user may not actually be the owner of the IP address. Second, because most IP addresses are non-static, so they will change periodically. For example, if the person is using a wireless laptop, and simply move to a different wireless router, they will end up with a new IP address.<br /> <br /> == Legal Action ==<br /> <br /> Depending upon your location and the nature of the activities of the problem user, there may be certain legal actions which are entitled, or even ''required'' to take. If you feel this may be the case, please consult an attorney or the appropriate authorities in your area.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12141 2008-12-13T09:57:35Z

<p>Netguysteve: Included reference advising against IP blocking and referencing the Security and Performance FAQ</p> <hr /> <div>{{review}}[[Category:FAQ]][[Category:Version 1.5 FAQ]][[Category:Getting Started FAQ]]<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.yoursite.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Sucessfuly saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]<br /> <br /> == Blocking By IP Address ==<br /> <br /> While there are some [http://extensions.joomla.org extensions] that will allow for blocking by IP address, Joomla! does not include this functionality by default. Additionally, please note that as discussed in the [http://docs.joomla.org/Security_and_Performance_FAQs Security and Performance FAQs], this method is ''not'' recommended because it is ineffective. First, because the problem user may not actually be the owner of the IP address. Second, because most IP addresses are non-static, so they will change periodically. For example, if the person is using a wireless laptop, and simply move to a different wireless router, they will end up with a new IP address.<br /> <br /> == Legal Action ==<br /> <br /> Depending upon your location and the nature of the activities of the problem user, there may be certain legal actions which are entitled, or even ''required'' to take. If you feel this may be the case, please consult an attorney or the appropriate authorities in your area.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12110 2008-12-12T04:38:09Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{review}}[[Category:FAQ]][[Category:Version 1.5 FAQ]][[Category:Getting Started FAQ]]<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.yoursite.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Sucessfuly saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]<br /> <br /> == Additional Blocking Methods ==<br /> <br /> In addition to this simple blocking method, there are [http://extensions.joomla.org extensions] which will allow for more advanced blocking methods such as blocking by IP address. There may also be methods for blocking access at the web server level, depending upon your web hosting service. These are, however, beyond the scope of this article.<br /> <br /> == Legal Action ==<br /> <br /> Depending upon your location and the nature of the activities of the problem user, there may be certain legal actions which are entitled, or even ''required'' to take. If you feel this may be the case, please consult an attorney or the appropriate authorities in your area.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12108 2008-12-11T18:51:49Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cookiejar}}{{review}}[[Category:FAQ]][[Category:Version 1.5 FAQ]][[Category:Getting Started FAQ]]<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.yoursite.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Sucessfuly saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]<br /> <br /> == Additional Blocking Methods ==<br /> <br /> In addition to this simple blocking method, there are [http://extensions.joomla.org extensions] which will allow for more advanced blocking methods such as blocking by IP address. There may also be methods for blocking access at the web server level, depending upon your web hosting service. These are, however, beyond the scope of this article.<br /> <br /> == Legal Action ==<br /> <br /> Depending upon your location and the nature of the activities of the problem user, there may be certain legal actions which are entitled, or even ''required'' to take. If you feel this may be the case, please consult an attorney or the appropriate authorities in your area.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12107 2008-12-11T18:49:27Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cookiejar}}{{review}}[[Category:FAQ]][[Category:Version 1.5 FAQ]][[Category:Getting Started FAQ]]<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.yoursite.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Sucessfuly saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]<br /> <br /> == Additional Blocking Methods ==<br /> <br /> In addition to this simple blocking method, there are &lt;a href=&quot;http://extensions.joomla.org&quot;&gt;extensions&lt;/a&gt; which will allow for more advanced blocking methods such as blocking by IP address. There may also be methods for blocking access at the web server level, depending upon your web hosting service. These are, however, beyond the scope of this article.<br /> <br /> == Legal Action ==<br /> <br /> Depending upon your location and the nature of the activities of the problem user, there may be certain legal actions which are entitled, or even ''required'' to take. If you feel this may be the case, please consult an attorney or the appropriate authorities in your area.</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12106 2008-12-11T18:33:55Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cookiejar}}{{review}}[[Category:FAQ]][[Category:Version 1.5 FAQ]][[Category:Getting Started FAQ]]<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.yoursite.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Sucessfuly saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12105 2008-12-11T18:21:09Z

<p>Netguysteve: /* Blocking Access */</p> <hr /> <div>{{cookiejar}}{{inuse|1 to 2 Days}}<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.yoursite.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user. The easiest way to do this if you have a large number of users is to type part of their name, user name, or email address in the search box and click '''Go'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:Search-Box.png]]<br /> # Select the user by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually verify the user is blocked by looking for both the ''Sucessfuly saved User'' message at the top of the screen, as well as the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:Verify-Disabled.png&diff=12104 2008-12-11T18:14:28Z

<p>Netguysteve: uploaded a new version of &quot;Image:Verify-Disabled.png&quot;: Verify User is Disabled</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Verify User Disabled<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:Select-User.png&diff=12103 2008-12-11T18:12:25Z

<p>Netguysteve: uploaded a new version of &quot;Image:Select-User.png&quot;: Select User from User Editor</p> <hr /> <div>== Licensing ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:Search-Box.png&diff=12102 2008-12-11T18:11:08Z

<p>Netguysteve: User Search Box</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> User Search Box<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12101 2008-12-11T17:51:22Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cookiejar}}{{inuse|1 to 2 Days}}<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==<br /> <br /> # From the ''Main Administrator Screen'' (http://www.yoursite.com/administrator), click '''User Manager'''. &lt;br&gt;[[Image:User-Manager.png]]<br /> # Locate the problem user and select them by '''placing a checkmark next to their name'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Select-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Edit'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Edit.png]]<br /> # On the lefthand side of the screen, towards the bottom, select the '''Yes''' radio button under '''Block User'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Block-User.png]]<br /> # At the top right of the screen, click '''Save'''.&lt;br&gt;[[Image:Click-Save.png]]<br /> # Visually ''verify the user is blocked'' by looking for the icon with the white X in a red circle under the '''Enabled''' column.[[Image:Verify-Disabled.png]]</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:Verify-Disabled.png&diff=12100 2008-12-11T17:31:58Z

<p>Netguysteve: Verify User Disabled</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Verify User Disabled<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:Click-Save.png&diff=12099 2008-12-11T17:31:25Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Click Save Button<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:Click-Save.png&diff=12098 2008-12-11T17:31:04Z

<p>Netguysteve: Click Save Button</p> <hr /> <div>Click Save Button</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:User-Manager.png&diff=12097 2008-12-11T17:30:26Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> User Manager Icon<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:Block-User.png&diff=12096 2008-12-11T17:28:29Z

<p>Netguysteve: Block User Radio Button</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Block User Radio Button<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:Click-Edit.png&diff=12095 2008-12-11T17:23:59Z

<p>Netguysteve: Edit Button</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Edit Button<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:User-Manager.png&diff=12094 2008-12-11T17:20:24Z

<p>Netguysteve: uploaded a new version of &quot;Image:User-Manager.png&quot;: User Manager Icon</p> <hr /> <div>User Manager Icon</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:Select-User.png&diff=12093 2008-12-11T17:18:32Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>== Licensing ==<br /> {{JEDL}}</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=File:User-Manager.png&diff=12092 2008-12-11T17:17:25Z

<p>Netguysteve: User Manager Icon</p> <hr /> <div>User Manager Icon</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12091 2008-12-11T17:13:07Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cookiejar}}{{inuse|2 to 3 Days}}<br /> <br /> The best method of dealing with a problem user is ''not'' to delete the account. It is better to simply block them from logging in. This is true for a few different reasons.<br /> <br /> First, it is temporary, so it can be used to suspend rather than ban. Second, if you are requiring your users to authenticate via email and you are not allowing duplicate email addresses, it will make it slightly more difficult for them to simply recreate their account or create a new account. <br /> <br /> == Blocking Access ==</div>

Netguysteve https://docs.sandbox.joomla.org/index.php?title=Dealing_with_a_problem_user&diff=12090 2008-12-11T16:31:52Z

<p>Netguysteve: </p> <hr /> <div>{{cookiejar}}{{inuse|2 to 3 Days}}</div>

Netguysteve