XF 2.2 How can users self-add to user groups?

[Luke247]

Is there a way in which a user could click a link and be automatically added to a specific user group?

 

[Kruzya]

Using Custom user fields with User group promotions

This guide will show how easy it is to allow your members to choose which additional user groups they wish to be members of and subsequently affect their forum experience. For an explanation of both features, see the following pages of the...

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[Luke247]

Using Custom user fields with User group promotions

This guide will show how easy it is to allow your members to choose which additional user groups they wish to be members of and subsequently affect their forum experience. For an explanation of both features, see the following pages of the...

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Thanks. After setting this up, how can I make a thread post that says "anyone who wants to join X Group, click here", and when the registered user clicks the link, they will be automatically added to the group?

 

[Paul B]

You can't - the member must check the option in their preferences.

 

[Luke247]

You can't - the member must check the option in their preferences.

Is this the type of thing that could be done with custom coding?

 

[Paul B]

Yes, it would be possible with custom development.