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Advanced Composr member system
How to create custom profile fields, manually add members, and set up welcome e-mails for new members.
Integrating Composr into a corporate network via LDAP
How to integrate Composr into a corporate network via LDAP (OpenLDAP, or Microsoft Active Directory).
by Chris
Notifications
How different kinds of notifications may be set up in Composr.
by Chris
How to disable joining
This tutorial explains how you can disable joining of your website.
Composr Custom Profile Fields (CPF)
What are Custom Profile Fields and why would you use them?
by Jim
Tags:
Members
People in their roles
Find out the difference between the 12 terms we use for describing the people who interact with a Composr website.
by Chris
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Composr member system
This tutorial explains aspects of the Conversr member system, including usergroups, profiles, and avatars.
Setup a New Usergroup in Composr
Depending on the make-up of your Composr site there is a likelihood that you may need to create a new Composr usergroup for your members.
SU and the if_in_group tag
How to switch users under your admin login, and how to customise page contents based on usergroup membership.
by Allen
Integrating Composr into a network via HTTP authentication
Sometimes, for integration reasons, you want users to login in to Composr via HTTP authentication. We show you how.
by Chris
Creating a Hidden Members Zone in Composr
It's quite common for community sites to have a hidden member's area of the site where you can post private updates or information relating to things you don't want guests to see.
Setup a Private Members Forum in Composr
Composr works extremely well as a base for a community website and a common task you may face is wanting to set up a private members area of the website. If you are an owner or moderator for a large community you may find this useful.
Setting Up a Map of Your Composr User's Locations
This tutorial explains how to add a map of user's locations to your website.
by Steve
Updating the Members Listing in Composr
Once your Composr community-based site gets to a certain size you might want to change how your members list is displayed. This tutorial explains how to change the display options.
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