Multiple Cloud Pre-Purchase Questions

[ChadCLund]

I have a few questions before we commit to a CLOUD contract. I will try to ask them in a precise manner as these matter to us immensely.
(for reference, we currently have a forum system custom built on .NET/MSSQL. It was built quickly without many features, but is only a sub-section of the website as a whole.)

1. I am aware that xenForo has a API, and that is freaking awesome. From the API, can I:

1. Create a new user that registers on my main website
2. Suspend/Re-activate a user that has an expired membership on my main site

2. Can we use a custom menu on top to match our current website (latest bootstrap). Is this where the nodes comes into play?

(where the 'Forums' can go to the XenForo subdomain, of course)

3. We currently have users and threads stored in MSSQL. We can export out as csv. No crazy fields. This is doable with your importer, correct?

4. Can I 'turn off' the "register" and "login" links (so those things can be handled on my main website?
4b. Specifically, can I use the API to log a user in?

5. I use Cloudflare for everything (i wont ever host a website publicly without it). I know I can DNS an A record to the xenForo system, do you have an issue with this?

6. Some of my current forum has adult related images (age appropriate) (no video). Is this acceptable in your CLOUD terms of service?

All in all, I absolutely love the xenForo system as I am seeing it so far. We researched dozens of other forum systems, and this one has the most features by far. The thought and dedication that went into this system clearly shows.

 

[Chris D]

1. I am aware that xenForo has a API, and that is freaking awesome. From the API, can I:

1. Create a new user that registers on my main website
2. Suspend/Re-activate a user that has an expired membership on my main site

Yes, you can see more about our API and there is a link to our endpoint documentation on this page:

REST API | Developer Documentation | XenForo

Developer documentation for XenForo

xenforo.com

2. Can we use a custom menu on top to match our current website (latest bootstrap). Is this where the nodes comes into play?

(where the 'Forums' can go to the XenForo subdomain, of course)

You have full control over styling by being able to modify the style templates as you see fit. We don’t provide ticket support for customisations but you’ll find lots of support here on our forums.

3. We currently have users and threads stored in MSSQL. We can export out as csv. No crazy fields. This is doable with your importer, correct?

Our default importers are designed to bring data over from specific third party platforms. But there is an entire framework related to importing so you can develop your own importer source. That could be coming from a csv if you like, or even potentially directly from your MSSQL server. We’re not able to provide much support with MSSQL directly but there are service providers on this forum who may have some expertise in that area.

4. Can I 'turn off' the "register" and "login" links (so those things can be handled on my main website?
4b. Specifically, can I use the API to log a user in?

This may require custom development but yes it is possible.

5. I use Cloudflare for everything (i wont ever host a website publicly without it). I know I can DNS an A record to the xenForo system, do you have an issue with this?

No issue at all.

6. Some of my current forum has adult related images (age appropriate) (no video). Is this acceptable in your CLOUD terms of service?

Adult content is fine.

All in all, I absolutely love the xenForo system as I am seeing it so far. We researched dozens of other forum systems, and this one has the most features by far. The thought and dedication that went into this system clearly shows.

Thank you for your kind words and interest

 

[ChadCLund]

Awesomesauce, Thanks Chris. I will sign up today. Looking forward to the experience