xF2 Add-on AndyB Forum password 1.7

Password protect forums and threads.

(Example of Forum password page)

(Example of Options page)

Features:

• Allows single or multiple forums to be password protected.
• Password only has to be entered once.
• Password saved in a cookie.
• All phrases start with forumpassword_ for your convenience.

Installation:

1. Download Andy-ForumPassword-1.2.zip and unzip it.
2. Copy the src/addons/Andy/ForumPassword directory to your server.
3. From the Admin Control Panel Install the add-on.

Database changes:

A table called xf_forum_password is created in the database.

Questions and Answers:

Q: Member complains they have to enter password for every session.
A: Ask member not to clear cookies.