Is it possible to allow the users to specify their password when they create their account without the generating of a random password being necessary?

[@thomasklaiber Member 16 years, 8 months ago]

I would say it possible with a plugin,

doesn’t exist one already?

The bb_new_user() function is pluggable,

so you are able to write your own one.

[@hamman Member 16 years, 8 months ago]

Where would I find an example for the bb_new_user() function?

[@sambauers Participant 16 years, 8 months ago]

It is in bb-includes/plugable.php

[@jenniferbbd Member 16 years, 6 months ago]

I don’t know PHP. I’d like new users to create their own password. It seems this thread is telling you how to do it but not if you don’t know PHP. I have located the section called “bb_new_user” in the bb-includes/plugable.php file, but what do I need to change to get is so new users can make their own password? Could you tell me exactly what to do?

Thanks,

Jennifer

[@juboe Member 14 years, 4 months ago]

Can someone answer this and let us newbies know how to add this plug-in please?

Thanks,

juboe

I want my users to be able to make their own password.

[@redbull Member 14 years, 4 months ago]

Hello juboe,

_ck_ has developed an “instant password” plugin. The link is: https://bbpress.org/plugins/topic/instant-password/installation/

As he suggests you may want to install the “Human Test” plugin: https://bbpress.org/plugins/topic/human-test/

as the instant password will automatically log you in upon registering.

Create a folder titled my-plugins. Upload the plugin to the folder. Go to your bbpress admin interface and activate. You will now see a password field in your registration page.

Hope this helps!

[@juboe Member 14 years, 4 months ago]

RedBull,

Thanks for the info. I got the instant password to work. Is there a way for members to change password once they are logged in?

Thanks,

juboe

[@ashfame Participant 14 years, 4 months ago]

@juboe

obviously. go to your profile and you will see the profile menu with edit option, there you can change the password

[@juboe Member 14 years, 4 months ago]

ashfame,

Thank you. I am just getting used to all of this. Yes, that was obvious. DUH!! I feel like an idiot. Anyway, I consider this topic answered to my satisfaction.

Thanks all,

juboe

[@redbull Member 14 years, 4 months ago]

@juboe: Everyone’s gotta start somewhere. Glad to help!