Multiple Account Detection

[lazer]

Thanks Saeed.

 

[Saeed]

Tested this on a fresh install of 1.1 beta 3 and this works as per instructions.

Now testing this on the same test installation after upgrade to 1.1 beta 5. However, it seems it is no longer detecting since I don't get the alert conversation.

Could someone else be kind enough to test and re-confirm?

 

[Bellinis]

It works for me on 1.1 beta 5

 

[Saeed]

It works for me on 1.1 beta 5

Thank you very much, Bellinis. I went back and tried it again on my installation and yes, it is working.

Must have had a brain lapse or something.

 

[justwordme]

Is this working on 1.1 the version log on first post shows no changes since Oct 2010

 

[high1976]

just tried it on 1.1.1 and it seems to work, no issues so far

 

[Anthony Parsons]

Yes...

 

[yavuz]

I detected a member creating another account. The addon is active but I guess it stopped working after upgading to 1.1.

 

[RobParker]

I detected a member creating another account. The addon is active but I guess it stopped working after upgading to 1.1.

Remember the add-on won't necessarily catch every user

 

[yavuz]

Remember the add-on won't necessarily catch every user

I see, it happened on a recently registered user whose user permissions were limited. The same user created another account and wasn't caught. Those who reported it working, does the system still catch multiple accounts?

 

[Veer]

I detected a member creating another account. The addon is active but I guess it stopped working after upgading to 1.1.

same here, a few people created double accts and this doesn't detect them.

 

[high1976]

Those who reported it working, does the system still catch multiple accounts?

yes, just tried myself and it detected all 3 testaccounts. As it's based on a cookie, it won't work if the user clean them or just use another computer or even browser.

 

[RobParker]

I see, it happened on a recently registered user whose user permissions were limited. The same user created another account and wasn't caught. Those who reported it working, does the system still catch multiple accounts?

As high1976 explained, if they're clearing the cookie or using a different computer it won't catch them (and neither did the old VB version).

 

[lazer]

if they're clearing the cookie or using a different computer it won't catch them (and neither did the old VB version).

Exactly! Good to hear it's working with v1.1. (It's another on my pre-convert list).

 

[Spartan]

I just installed this add-on, but I am unclear how it works. Bottom line: Below are my settings. How do I know if it is working? Does a post magically appear in the forum I designated (moderators' forum, which is hidden from non-moderators, and subscribed to only by moderators) when a multiple account is detected? Will the add-on be able to post to the forum I designated even though it is a "private forum?"

This add-on looks great!

Ignored User Groups 3

• Check if user was banned

• Create new thread on detection

• Require manual approval of detected accounts

Private Conversation participants 1
Forum for reports 9 (moderator forum)

Description:
This modification sets a special cookie which is not cleared on logout and tracks which accounts are used on the same computer and browser. The idea is mostly similar to the Multiple account login detector (AE Detector) vBulletin modification.
This modification currently does not utilize any kind of IP checks neither it prevents users from registering, but it's possible that these features will be implemented in future.

Features:

• Notify selected users using Private Conversations system about detected accounts.
• Notify staff by creating a thread in the selected forum.
• Automatically ban an account if any of the accounts used on the same computer are banned.
• Require manual approval for multiple accounts.
• Select ignored users and user groups (primary or secondary).
• Select cookie name.

Installation:

1. Upload MultipleAccountDetection folder to your XenForo's library folder.
2. Import XML file as an Add-On (Admin Control Panel -> Install Add-On).
3. Configure the detection in Multiple Account Detection options group in Admin Control Panel.

Upgrade:

1. Upload MultipleAccountDetection folder to your XenForo's library folder (make sure you overwrite the old files).
2. Admin Control Panel -> Manage Add-Ons -> Multiple Account Detection -> Select "Upgrade" and import an XML file.

Change log:
v1.0.0 — 13 October 2010:

• Initial release

v1.0.1 — 16 October 2010

• Added an option that allows you to require manual approval of multiple accounts
• Small fixes

Please feel free to post here your questions and suggestions.

 

[Spartan]

I just installed this add-on, but I am unclear how it works. Bottom line: Below are my settings. How do I know if it is working? Does a post magically appear in the forum I designated (moderators' forum, which is hidden from non-moderators, and subscribed to only by moderators) when a multiple account is detected? Will the add-on be able to post to the forum I designated even though it is a "private forum?"

This add-on looks great!

Ignored User Groups 3

• Check if user was banned

• Create new thread on detection

• Require manual approval of detected accounts

Private Conversation participants 1
Forum for reports 9 (moderator forum)

Oh, one more thing - what should the permissions be set at on the server?

 

[Anthony Parsons]

You will know when someone logs in from two accounts on the one computer...

I have it set to create a thread in my staff forum when multiple accounts are detected, without the addon taking any action. This way all action is manual.

 

[CTXMedia]

I do the same - especially as I *know* some families/couples use the same PC for accessing my sites.

 

[Anthony Parsons]

Yer, I ran into major issues with exactly that scenario as well. Had couples suddenly banned, or unapproved, etc... mistake on my behalf at the time not knowing the full ramifications.

 

[CTXMedia]

I've installed it to help "flag" things - as a "pointer" to look at accounts and check IPs email addr etc.