Is there any way to require people to use real names at registration?

[gail]

I've been searching all through the forums and add-ons and can't find the answer to this question. We'd like to require our members use their real names when they register. Is there any way to do this? Any add-on?

 

[Liam W]

You could edit the phrases to say name, and the explanation phrase to stipulate real name, but how would a piece of software confirm that the entered text is someone's real name?

Liam

 

[RobParker]

Allow registrations via facebook only and let facebook worry about the name stuff?

 

[gail]

You could edit the phrases to say name, and the explanation phrase to stipulate real name, but how would a piece of software confirm that the entered text is someone's real name?

Liam

Liam - thank you for your reply.
We know most of our members from another group. The new ones we'd just have to hope for the best It's in their own self-interest for the kind of group we have anyway, whether they realize it or not when they register.

 

[gail]

Allow registrations via facebook only and let facebook worry about the name stuff?

Thank you for your reply Rob. Unfortunately, we're an older group of people and a lot won't have Facebook. Otherwise it would be a great idea.

 

[gail]

You could edit the phrases to say name, and the explanation phrase to stipulate real name, but how would a piece of software confirm that the entered text is someone's real name?

Liam

Is it easy to edit the phrases or do I need a developer to do it?

 

[Jake B.]

Is it easy to edit the phrases or do I need a developer to do it?

Appearance -> Phrases in your admin panel. If you need to find a specific one Appearance -> Search Phrases

 

[gail]

Thank you Jake!

 

[Paul B]

To clarify, is this a pre-sales enquiry, or does it relate to your existing XF installation?

 

[gail]

To clarify, is this a pre-sales enquiry, or does it relate to your existing XF installation?

Hello Brogan. This is a pre-sales inquiry.

 

[gail]

To clarify, is this a pre-sales enquiry, or does it relate to your existing XF installation?

I'm curious to know why you asked. Does it make a difference in some way? Thank you

 

[Paul B]

Your original query and follow ups were worded in such a way to suggest you were referring to an/your existing XF installation, which would typically require it to be posted in the customer support forum.

Hence why I was clarifying the situation.

 

[gail]

Your original query and follow ups were worded in such a way to suggest you were referring to an/your existing XF installation, which would typically require it to be posted in the customer support forum.

Hence why I was clarifying the situation.

Aha - I understand now. Thank you.