XF 2.1 Password Protect Forums?

[Semper Fidelis]

Is there a way to configure an individual forum so the user has to enter a password in order to access the forum?

 

[jeb35]

Why don't you use user group promotions?

 

[AndyB]

Is there a way to configure an individual forum so the user has to enter a password in order to access the forum?

You might like this add-on:

https://xenforo.com/community/resources/forum-password.5681/

 

[Semper Fidelis]

Why don't you use user group promotions?

It's sort of a legacy feature that we've had for two forums (men and women only). They've been password protected for about 15 years so it's a lot of work to get that changed do user group permissions.

 

[Semper Fidelis]

You might like this add-on:

https://xenforo.com/community/resources/forum-password.5681/

Yeah, I saw that one. I was hoping to avoid spending $35 if it was built in. I'm planning upgrade to 2.1 right now and just trying to avoid spending even more money.

 

[AndyB]

It's sort of a legacy feature that we've had for two forums (men and women only). They've been password protected for about 15 years so it's a lot of work to get that changed do user group permissions.

You might like this add-on:

https://xenforo.com/community/resources/forum-access-by-gender.7556/

 

[Paul B]

Password protected forums are outdated.

The password can be disseminated easily.

Use the user group promotions function with a custom user field related to gender.

This is built in functionality and requires no additional cost.

 

[Ozzy47]

Password protected forums are outdated.

The password can be disseminated easily.

Use the user group promotions function with a custom user field related to gender.

This is built in functionality and requires no additional cost.

I would have to agree with that.

 

[Semper Fidelis]

Password protected forums are outdated.

The password can be disseminated easily.

Use the user group promotions function with a custom user field related to gender.

This is built in functionality and requires no additional cost.

No doubt that it is outdated. I'm not in favor of it as a new technology. The password protection it offers is minimal.

As I said, it's a time issue. With thousands of users and nearly 17 years of operating two specific fora a certain way it is just a matter of time and energy to fix it.