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===Login===
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==How to access==
This Module displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. An example is shown below:[[Image:Login_module_example.png|frame|center]]
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You can access the Login module by either opening an existing Weblinks module in the Module Manager or by creating a new Login Module.
The Module Type name for this is "mod_login". If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the [[screen.config.15#User Settings|Global Configuration]] screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register.
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You can access the Module Manager by going to '''Extensions > Module Manager'''
  
This module is not related to any other component. Similar functionality can also be provided with a Menu Item of type Default Login Layout. See the [[screen.menus.edit.15#Default Login Layout|Menu Item New/Edit]] screen for more information.
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== Description ==
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This Module displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the Global Configuration screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register.
  
'''Module Parameters'''
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== Screenshot ==
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==Outline==
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===Basic Options===
 
[[Image:help16_mod_login_basic.JPG|frame|center]]
 
[[Image:help16_mod_login_basic.JPG|frame|center]]
*'''Caching.''' Caching is not allowed, so "Never" is always selected.
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{{colheader|Module Class Suffix}}
 
 
*'''Pre-text.''' Optional text or HTML to display above the login form.
 
*'''Pre-text.''' Optional text or HTML to display above the login form.
 
*'''Post-text.''' Optional text or HTML to display below the login form.
 
*'''Post-text.''' Optional text or HTML to display below the login form.
 
*'''Login Redirection Page.''' The page to load after a successful login. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used.
 
*'''Login Redirection Page.''' The page to load after a successful login. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used.
 
*'''Logout Redirection Page.''' The page to load after a successful logout. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used.
 
*'''Logout Redirection Page.''' The page to load after a successful logout. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used.
*'''Greeting.''' Whether or not to show the simple greeting text, for example, "Hi Administrator".
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*'''Show Greeting.''' Whether or not to show the simple greeting text, for example, "Hi Administrator".
 
*'''Name/Username.''' Whether to use the user's Name or Username in the simple greeting.
 
*'''Name/Username.''' Whether to use the user's Name or Username in the simple greeting.
 
*'''Encrypt Login Form.''' Whether or not to encrypt the login form using SSL. Do not enable this option if Joomla! is not accessible using the "https://" prefix.
 
*'''Encrypt Login Form.''' Whether or not to encrypt the login form using SSL. Do not enable this option if Joomla! is not accessible using the "https://" prefix.
  
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===Advanced Options===
 
[[Image:J16_mod_advanced_3.JPG|frame|center]]
 
[[Image:J16_mod_advanced_3.JPG|frame|center]]
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*'''Alternative layout''' Apply an alternative layout or template override
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*'''Module Class Suffix''' Apply a CSS suffix to the module
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{{colheader|Caching}}
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==Quick Tips==
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No tips have been added at this time.

Revision as of 07:45, 20 May 2011

How to access[edit]

You can access the Login module by either opening an existing Weblinks module in the Module Manager or by creating a new Login Module. You can access the Module Manager by going to Extensions > Module Manager

Description[edit]

This Module displays a username and password Login form. It also displays a link to retrieve a forgotten password. If User registration is enabled in the User Settings of the Global Configuration screen, then the link "Create an Account" will be shown to invite Users to self-register.

Screenshot[edit]

Outline[edit]

Basic Options[edit]

Help16 mod login basic.JPG
  • Pre-text. Optional text or HTML to display above the login form.
  • Post-text. Optional text or HTML to display below the login form.
  • Login Redirection Page. The page to load after a successful login. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used.
  • Logout Redirection Page. The page to load after a successful logout. Select from the drop-down list box. If no page is selected, the home page will be used.
  • Show Greeting. Whether or not to show the simple greeting text, for example, "Hi Administrator".
  • Name/Username. Whether to use the user's Name or Username in the simple greeting.
  • Encrypt Login Form. Whether or not to encrypt the login form using SSL. Do not enable this option if Joomla! is not accessible using the "https://" prefix.


Advanced Options[edit]

J16 mod advanced 3.JPG
  • Alternative layout Apply an alternative layout or template override
  • Module Class Suffix Apply a CSS suffix to the module
  • Caching. Use Global/No Caching. Whether or not to cache the content of this Module. A setting of "Use Global" will use the Cache Settings from the Global Configuration screen.

Quick Tips[edit]

No tips have been added at this time.