dashboard_dashboard_ ACP Help System Welcome to the ACP Help System
This system will provide more advanced information on specific settings and pages in your Admin Control Panel.
For pages that hold more information, you will see a box just like this one.
For individual settings, an image will appear next to them, which you can click for more information. The image will appear as: !

You can minimize each box by using the minimize icon in the top right of each box. To turn these help boxes off:
Click here to be sent to the settings page for this.
Alternatively you can simply navigate to the Tools & Settings tab, click on General Configuration, and then set ACP Help System to No.]]>
tools_postoffice_mail_new Sending Bulk Emails When you send an email, a task on the board is triggered to send a certain amount of emails at once. Please note that in order for these tasks to run there must be activity the board itself. If you notice the Post Office is not sending your emails, please browse your board and actively browse for around 10 or so minutes. This should trigger the tasks needed to send the emails. admin_sql_backup What settings should I pick? Simple Backup
This function compiles a single back up file and prompts a browser dialogue box for you to save the file. This can only be used on small databases
Normally the best results come from leaving the settings how they are. If you do experience issues, you may want to skip the non-essential data and enabling GZIP.
Larger databases may time out using this tool. If this happens for you, please contact your webhost. They should be able to provide you with a backup. If you have SSH access to your site, our Knowledge Base provides manual backup instructions using SSH.]]>
content_forum_new Permission Settings New Forum, be sure to select which groups you want to be able to see the forum, post in the forum, and upload/download attachments. It will be at the bottom of this page. Without doing this, no one will be able to see the forum - not even admins.
When creating a New Category, you only need to select who you want to be able to see the category. ]]>
content_forum_donew Permission Settings New Forum, be sure to select which groups you want to be able to see the forum, post in the forum, and upload/download attachments. It will be at the bottom of this page. Without doing this, no one will be able to see the forum - not even admins.
When creating a New Category, you only need to select who you want to be able to see the category.]]>
content_forum_ Managing your existing forums Edit Settings, change permissions, or delete an existing forum/category, this can be done using the drop-down menu directly to the right of the forum or category. This is useful when changing who can see the forum and who can't.
To add, remove, or edit a Moderator for a specific forum, simply click the tab on top of the forum list entitled Show Moderator Options. Existing moderators will be shown below their designated forums. To add a new one, click the checkbox to the right of the forum, scroll to the bottom of the page, and enter their name in Add a moderator to all checked forum(s).]]>
content_mem_search <![CDATA[Finding & Pruning Members]]> Search for a member on your forum from here. Just enter any or none of the fields to bring up the results. On the next page you can edit their account by clicking the drop-down next to their name.
To Prune / Mass Delete members, simply select Find Members to Prune (Mass Delete) for the field Type of Search. You will also need to select some restrictions on who to prune, so fill in the other fields as desired.]]>
content_mem_changepassword <![CDATA[Password Salt & Login Key]]> In most cases, you can leave these two settings how they are. These are just unique member settings held in the database used for logging in. content_mtools_mod Manage User Registration/Email Change Queues Admin Validation, Email Validation, COPPA Validation, or if they are awaiting an Email Change validation email.

You can approve or deny registrations by using the checkboxes to the right of their name, and the drop-down menu at the bottom of the list.

If users are having trouble receiving their validation emails, you can re-send them from this page using the same drop-down menu as used for approving or denying members.]]>
components_copyright_show Copyright Removal Please Note: This is not the same as the IPB License Key. The Copyright Removal is a separate license that must be purchased.

To purchase this license, please contact our sales department.
If you are having issues adding the Copyright Removal license, please create a new support ticket. Ensure that you include your board URL, access to a ROOT Admin account to your board, and the key you are trying to use.]]>
lookandfeel_sets_ Managing Skin Sets Skin Sets. Here is a quick legend of some of the images on this page:
Defaul Skin - This image indicates what skin is set as the board default. You can click this image on another skin to make it the default.
Visible Skin - This image indicates if the skin is visible or not. You can hide a skin by clicking this image next to it.
Forum Skin - This image indicates that the skin has been added to specific forums. ]]>
help_support_support Submit Support Ticket
You must have an active support contract with us in order to submit a ticket.

NOTE - Internet Explorer users: In some cases, Internet Explorer doesn't allow logging into an external site from a frame. If you are having trouble logging in, please visit the Client Area directly.]]>
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content_group_permsplash Forum Permission Management
Used by Groups relates to the member groups that use this set of permissions. Used by Members relates to the number of members that are using this set of permissions rather than the set of permissions assigned to their group. Preview the forums this set of permissions would provide access to in a quick, convenient format.]]>
content_multimod_ Topic Multi-Moderation content_multimod_new Topic Multi-Moderation content_mem_add Creating a New User Registering users through the Admin CP is especially useful when creating new admin accounts. This will let you register accounts for users without having to go through the normal registration process, and bypassing any validation enabled. content_mem_title Setting up Member Ranking This section allows you to modify, delete, or add extra ranks. You can select the number of pip (images) to show for each rank. Alternatively, you can have it show a custom image instead of the pip images. Note, these custom images must reside in the '/style_images/{img_dir}/folder_team_icons' directory of your installation. ]]> components_gallery_show IP.Gallery Sales Team. If you have already purchased this product and would like IPS to install it for you, please create a new Support Ticket.]]> components_blog_show IP.Blog Sales Team. If you have already purchased this product and would like IPS to install it for you, please create a new Support Ticket.]]> components_chatpara_show ParaChat Configuration ParaChat is a chat system that integrates into your board. It is offered by a third-party company. You can view information about this company in the frame below. If you have purchased this chat from them, you can enter the information they provided you into the box just below this help box. components_chatsigma_show AddOnChat Configuration AddOnChat is a chat system that integrates into your board. It is offered by a third-party company. You can view information about this company in the frame below. If you have purchased this chat from them, you can enter the information they provided you into the box just below this help box. help_support_ Submit Support Ticket
You must have an active support contract with us in order to submit a ticket.

NOTE - Internet Explorer users: In some cases, Internet Explorer doesn't allow logging into an external site from a frame. If you are having trouble logging in, please visit the Client Area directly.]]>
help_support_kb Knowledge Base
NOTE - Internet Explorer users: In some cases, Internet Explorer doesn't allow logging into an external site from a frame. If you are having trouble logging in, please visit the Client Area directly.]]>
help_support_bugs Bug Reports not for support issues, but rather flaws in the software itself.

NOTE - Internet Explorer users: In some cases, Internet Explorer doesn't allow logging into an external site from a frame. If you are having trouble logging in, please visit the Bug Tracker directly.]]>
help_support_features Suggest Features
NOTE - Internet Explorer users: In some cases, Internet Explorer doesn't allow logging into an external site from a frame. If you are having trouble logging in, please visit the Feature Suggestions Forum directly. ]]>
help_support_resources resources.invisionpower.com - Official Resource Site
You can use your client center login information to access resources.invisionpower.com.

NOTE - Internet Explorer users: In some cases, Internet Explorer doesn't allow logging into an external site from a frame. If you are having trouble logging in, please visit the resources.invisionpower.com directly. ]]>
help_support_doctor IP.Board Documentation You can download the IP.Board Documentation on this page. It will cover the usage of this board from the user-side as well as the admin-side. For skin and modification authors, we also offer a full CSS guide and Developer Documentaiton. help_support_contact Contact IPS If you would like to contact us you can find our current contact information and hours of operation below. content_mem_ <![CDATA[Finding & Pruning Members]]> Search for a member on your forum from here. Just enter any or none of the fields to bring up the results. On the next page you can edit their account by clicking the drop-down next to their name.
To Prune / Mass Delete members, simply select Find Members to Prune (Mass Delete) for the field Type of Search. You will also need to select some restrictions on who to prune, so fill in the other fields as desired.]]>
content_group_ User Groups content_mtools_lock Managing Locked User Accounts You can manage these settings by clicking here.]]> content_field_add <![CDATA[Tip regarding "Expected Input Format"]]> n, for example, the user will only be able to enter one number. This limits the amount of information they can enter. So as an example, if you wanted a (5 character) 'Zip Code' field, you would put the expected input format as: nnnnn
Anything besides 5 numbers would be rejected. They would not be able to enter more or less numbers either.]]>
content_field_ Adding Custom Profile Fields Custom Profile fields can be used to add optional or required fields to be completed when registering or editing a profile. This is useful if you wish to record data from your members that is not already present in the default board. content_forum_empty Emptying a Forum THIS WILL DELETE ALL TOPICS, POSTS AND POLLS. THERE IS NO UNDO.
The forum itself will not be deleted - please ensure you wish to carry out this action before continuing.]]>
content_forum_skinedit Assigning a Specific Skin to a Forum You may choose to either add or remove a skin set to this forum. When you select a skin, it will also show on this forum, no matter what the user has set as their skin choice. content_forum_frules Forum Specific Rules On this page, you can enter the rules for a specific forum. They can be shown as a link or shown directly on the forum page. They will be seen anytime someone is in this forum, as well as starting/replying to topics in this forum. content_forum_pedit Forum Access Permissions If you deny show access for a permission set, they will not see the forum.]]> content_forum_edit Editing Settings of a Forum Manage Forums page.
On this page you can enable posting moderation, topic ratings, polls, HTML, and many other features of the forum.]]>
help_diag_ IP.Board Diagnostics Tools Please note that these tools are moderately resource intensive - allow some time for them to run.
You are currently on the System Overview page. A quick overview of your server will be provided here, including your SQL and PHP versions, as well as other essential data. You can also view your IP.Board upgrade history at the bottom of this page.

If you are experiencing IPS Driver Errors, please run the Database Checker, to see if you are missing any database structure. If you are experiencing forum slowness, ensure your database indexes are added properly. If you are having issues with uploading to the forum, please check your file permissions. Finally, if you are having issues with blank pages, please ensure none of your files have whitespace.]]>
help_diag_dbchecker Database Structure Check IPS Driver Error) or missing data when browsing IPB. Please use the links or queries provided below to remedy any missing columns or tables.]]> help_diag_dbindex Database Index Check Database indexes help your database engine work more efficiently with the data it hosts. If any of the indexes are missing, it can cause your site to run slower than it should. Please use the appropriate links or queries to fix any indexes reported missing below. help_diag_filepermissions File Permission Check Certain files and directories must have the proper permissions set on them in order for IP.Board to properly write data to your disk. On Windows, you should ensure the files have "Read/Write" permissions, while on Unix/Linux you should ensure the files are "CHMOD 777".]]> help_diag_whitespace Whitespace Check
The starting PHP tag is:
<?php or <?

The ending PHP tag is:
?>]]>
admin_sql_ Managing Your Database IPS Driver Error. If you are encountering such an error, please check the "Rows" column in this section. If you see any of the row without a number whatsoever, please check the checkmark next to that database table. At the bottom, use the drop-down menu and select "Repair Selected Tables."
If you continue to get IPS Driver Errors, please run the Database Checker.]]>
admin_stats_reg Registration Statistics Note: The statistics generated are based on the information currently held in the database, they do not take into account pruned forums or delete posts, etc.]]> admin_stats_topic Topic Statistics Note: The statistics generated are based on the information currently held in the database, they do not take into account pruned forums or delete posts, etc.]]> admin_stats_post Posts Statistics Note: The statistics generated are based on the information currently held in the database, they do not take into account pruned forums or delete posts, etc.]]> admin_stats_msg Personal Message Statistics Note: The statistics generated are based on the information currently held in the database, they do not take into account pruned forums or delete posts, etc.]]> admin_stats_views Topic View Statistics Note: The statistics generated are based on the information currently held in the database, they do not take into account pruned forums or delete posts, etc.]]> admin_components_ Managing Your Components
Green Checkmark - This image means the component is currently enabled on your IP.Board. Clicking it will change it to the image below.
Red X - This image means the component is currently disabled on your IP.Board. Clicking it will change it to the image above.

To change the settings for your components, please visit the Components tab.]]>
admin_emaillog_ Member-to-Member Email Logs All emails sent from members are recorded here. This does not store bulk emails, subscription emails, or any other emails sent from the board itself. admin_adminlog_ Admin Log Manager You may view and remove actions performed by your administrators in mission critical areas of the Admin CP (such as forum control, member control, group control, help files, and moderator log management). Note this does not log setting changes. admin_emailerror_ Email Error Logs email settings are correct.]]> admin_spiderlog_ Search Engine Spider Logs Log Pruning to help this.
To setup which spiders are logged, please visit the Search Engine Spiders configuration page.]]>
admin_warnlog_ Warn Logs Warning System setup, this will log any warnings given to members. Please note that removing the log does not reduce the warning level of that specific member.]]> admin_loginlog_ Admin Login Logs Ban Filters.
You can also set it up so that if an IP fails to login after a certain amount of tries, they will be locked out. These settings can be found by clicking here.]]>
admin_security_ Security Enhancements highly recommended to read through each one carefully and make any changes where needed. If you are unsure of what a certain feature does, please view our Documentation. If you still have questions, please feel free to create a new support ticket.]]> admin_security_list_admins Members with ACP Access admin_acpperms_acpp_list Admin CP Restrictions If you have members who can access the Admin CP, but are not placed in the Root Admin group, you can limit what they can do and see inside the Admin CP. Simply search for the member you want to restrict by clicking the drop-down menu below. content_msubs_index-gateways Subscription Manager - Payment Gateways PayPal website.
To setup a gateway, click the drop-down to the right of the gateway, and select Set Up Payment Gateway...]]>
content_msubs_editmethod Subscription Manager - Editing a Gateway Seller ID, Gateway Associated Email Address, etc., please contact this specific gateway provider, and they can supply you with the information needed.]]> content_msubs_index-packages Subscription Manager - Managing Your Packages Setting up a recurring package every month that promotes users to another group. This is useful if you wish to allow paying members access to separate sections of the board.
Setting up a Donator type group that never expires. This will allow people who provide money to your board to be placed in a specially selected group.]]>
content_msubs_currency Subscription Manager - Currency Manager Currency Information
The currency you set as default becomes the currency the subscriptions are based in. For example, if you chose USD as default, entering a value of 1.00 for a subscription package means that the subscription package costs 1.00 USD. If you choose another default you may want to edit all the subscription values as they will become incorrect. Also if you choose another default, you will also want to edit the exchange values.

For up-to-date currency conversion, visit XE.com.]]>
content_msubs_addtransaction Subscription Manager - Manually Add Transaction Note: If you wish to have this user revert back to their previous group after the subscription ends, be sure to put their current under Previous Group.]]> content_msubs_install-index Subscription Manager - Adding a New Gateway Note: This section is mostly for advanced users who are familiar with PHP and coding custom modules.
To install a new payment gateway module, simply upload the file 'class_gw_{name}.php' into '/sources/classes/paymentgateways' and then click on the 'install' link. Modules showing as 'installed' are active and can be set up from within the 'Manage Payment Gateways' link.]]>
content_calendars_calendar_list Applying Permissions to a Calendar Using the drop-down to the right of each calendar, you can edit the settings for it. On this page you will have the option to select which groups can create new events, see events, and so on. It is important to set this information, or no one will be able to use your calendar. content_babw_badword Using Badword Filters Manage User Groups page.

Loose matching: If you entered 'hell' as a bad word, it will replace 'hell' and 'hello' with either your replacement if entered or 6 hashes (case insensitive).
Exact matching: If you entered 'hell' as a bad word, it will replace 'hell' only with either your replacement if entered or 6 hashes (case insensitive).
Import a Badword List: You can use this if you have a pre-made badword list XML file. An example one is available in our Knowledge Base. Simply search for badword.]]>
content_babw_ban Banning Members Manage Members page, find and edit their account, and finally switch their Primary User Group to Banned. This will stop them from viewing the board when logged in. To ban certain IPs from viewing the board, or to ban certain emails or username names from signing up, you can use this section.

Note: You can use * as a wildcard in any Username, IP, or Email filter. (Example: 127.0.*, *@yahoo.com, bannedname*). Also ensure there are no spaces before or after your ban filter - in some cases this will cause the filter to not work properly.]]>
content_attach_types Adding New Attachment Types content_attach_attach_add Attachment Mini-Image /style_images/{imgdir}/folder_mime_types/

For example, the information you would enter would be: folder_mime_types/music.gif
Be sure this image is uploaded for each one of your custom image sets.]]>
content_mem_changename Changing a Login Name Edit Member's Display Name... from the drop-down menu on the previous page.]]> content_mem_change_display_name Changing a Display Name Edit Member's Log In User Name... from the drop-down menu on the previous page.]]> content_mem_banmember Suspending a Member The suspension system is an automated temporary ban. Simply choose the duration of the suspension and submit the form below. It will suspend this member for the amount of time given, and automatically unsuspend them when that time is up. content_mem_deleteposts Deleting Member Posts / Topics Note: There is NO undo for this. If you run this, all of the posts and topics from the members will be lost. If you have a Trash Can Forum setup, you can select the Use Trash Can? option to move them there.]]> content_calendars_calendar_add Calendar Permissions Calendar Permissions of this section are filled out. Otherwise no one will be able to see this calendar - not even you.]]> content_group_add Creating a New Group Manage Permissions page. Once you have created a new permission set for this group, come back to this page and for the option 'Use which permission sets...', select the newly created permission set. Now when you go to edit your forum permissions, your new group/set will appear.]]> content_group_dopermadd Create a New User Group? Manage User Groups section.]]> dashboard_dashboard_login-complete ACP Help System Welcome to the ACP Help System
This system will provide more advanced information on specific settings and pages in your Admin Control Panel.
For pages that hold more information, you will see a box just like this one.
For individual settings, an image will appear next to them, which you can click for more information. The image will appear as: !

You can minimize each box by using the minimize icon in the top right of each box. To turn these help boxes off:
Click here to be sent to the settings page for this.
Alternatively you can simply navigate to the Tools & Settings tab, click on General Configuration, and then set ACP Help System to No.]]>
lookandfeel_wrap_edit Editing the Board Header and Footer Wrapper Editing this will copy the changes to any children skins of this set.

If you would like assistance with custom skin changes, it is recommended to visit our official resource site resources.invisionpower.com.]]>
lookandfeel_templ_template-sections-list Editing Your Templates
If you would like assistance with custom skin changes, it is recommended to visit our official resource site resources.invisionpower.com.]]>
lookandfeel_style_edit Edit the CSS (Stylesheet) Colors
Need help? View the Online Color Picker for help with the color codes. A full CSS/colors guide is available on our Documentation page. If you would like assistance with custom skin changes, it is recommended to visit our official resource site resources.invisionpower.com.]]>
lookandfeel_style_colouredit Edit the CSS (Stylesheet) Colors
Need help? View the Online Color Picker for help with the color codes. A full CSS/colors guide is available on our Documentation page. If you would like assistance with custom skin changes, it is recommended to visit our official resource site resources.invisionpower.com.]]>
lookandfeel_import_ <![CDATA[Exporting & Importing]]>
Exporting... The skin set is comprised of two separate XML files - the Skin Template XML and the Images XML. Be sure to select both of these when exporting if you want to export your entire skin. Exporting is useful when backing up your skin.
Importing... This where you import new skins. You can download new skins using a resource site such as resources.invisionpower.com. When a skin has been downloaded, it will come with two files - one for the skin template and one for the images. Be sure to import both of these taking note to each field when importing, and adjusting accordingly.]]>
lookandfeel_skindiff_ Skin Template HTML Differences Skin Manager, and select Generate Differences Report... from the drop-down next to the skin. ]]> lookandfeel_skinremap_ Skin Remapping example of usage is if you wish to make all profiles have use the same skin set:

For Type use Contains. This will look for any URL that contains your specified input. For URL enter showuser . Finally select the Skin Set to assign to this. Now whenever someone views a profile (which has "showuser" in the URL) it will show the skin you have selected.
Note this is not limited to profiles - this tool can control any section of the forum you want. You just need to enter the URL of the page(s) you want to have a different skin.]]>
lookandfeel_skinremap_remap_edit Skin Remapping example of usage is if you wish to make all profiles have use the same skin set:

For Type use Contains. This will look for any URL that contains your specified input. For URL enter showuser . Finally select the Skin Set to assign to this. Now whenever someone views a profile (which has "showuser" in the URL) it will show the skin you have selected.
Note this is not limited to profiles - this tool can control any section of the forum you want. You just need to enter the URL of the page(s) you want to have a different skin.]]>
lookandfeel_skinremap_remap_add Skin Remapping example of usage is if you wish to make all profiles have use the same skin set:

For Type use Contains. This will look for any URL that contains your specified input. For URL enter showuser . Finally select the Skin Set to assign to this. Now whenever someone views a profile (which has "showuser" in the URL) it will show the skin you have selected.
Note this is not limited to profiles - this tool can control any section of the forum you want. You just need to enter the URL of the page(s) you want to have a different skin.]]>
content_babw_ban_add Banning Members Manage Members page, find and edit their account, and finally switch their Primary User Group to Banned. This will stop them from viewing the board when logged in. To ban certain IPs from viewing the board, or to ban certain emails or username names from signing up, you can use this section.

Note: You can use * as a wildcard in any Username, IP, or Email filter. (Example: 127.0.*, *@yahoo.com, bannedname*). Also ensure there are no spaces before or after your ban filter - in some cases this will cause the filter to not work properly.]]>
content_babw_ban_delete Banning Members Manage Members page, find and edit their account, and finally switch their Primary User Group to Banned. This will stop them from viewing the board when logged in. To ban certain IPs from viewing the board, or to ban certain emails or username names from signing up, you can use this section.

Note: You can use * as a wildcard in any Username, IP, or Email filter. (Example: 127.0.*, *@yahoo.com, bannedname*). Also ensure there are no spaces before or after your ban filter - in some cases this will cause the filter to not work properly.]]>
lookandfeel_skintools_easylogo Changing Your Logo Apply to which skin set?. Note that some custom third-party skins may not have the proper HTML to allow the logo to be changed. For assistance with these custom skins, it is recommended to contact the skin author.]]> content_babw_badword_add Using Badword Filters Manage User Groups page.

Loose matching: If you entered 'hell' as a bad word, it will replace 'hell' and 'hello' with either your replacement if entered or 6 hashes (case insensitive).
Exact matching: If you entered 'hell' as a bad word, it will replace 'hell' only with either your replacement if entered or 6 hashes (case insensitive).
Import a Badword List: You can use this if you have a pre-made badword list XML file. An example one is available in our Knowledge Base. Simply search for badword.]]>
content_babw_badword_remove Using Badword Filters Manage User Groups page.

Loose matching: If you entered 'hell' as a bad word, it will replace 'hell' and 'hello' with either your replacement if entered or 6 hashes (case insensitive).
Exact matching: If you entered 'hell' as a bad word, it will replace 'hell' only with either your replacement if entered or 6 hashes (case insensitive).
Import a Badword List: You can use this if you have a pre-made badword list XML file. An example one is available in our Knowledge Base. Simply search for badword.]]>
lookandfeel_lang_import Importing Language Packs resources.invisionpower.com. Once you have the XML file for the language pack downloaded, simply upload it through the form below. One it is added, you can click to Manage Your Languages.]]> lookandfeel_lang_ <![CDATA[Managing & Editing Languages]]> edit a language, simply click the Edit link next to the language.]]> lookandfeel_lang_edit Editing Language Files lang_global. To edit the language sent in emails from the board, edit the file lang_email_content.]]> help_support_viewallbugs bfarber says: lookandfeel_emoticons_emo Emoticon Manager To edit emoticons, click the name of the set you wish to edit. This will show all emoticons currently in that set.
To upload new emoticons, be sure to click the checkbox next to each folder you want to upload the emoticon into, and then upload the emoticons using the forms at the bottom of the page. Note all emoticons will be copied to the 'default' folder as well as the folder selected.
To assign a set to a skin, visit the Skin Manager section. Next to the skin you wish to assign one to, click Edit Settings, and there will be an option to assign an emoticon set.]]>
lookandfeel_emoticons_emo_upload Emoticon Manager To edit emoticons, click the name of the set you wish to edit. This will show all emoticons currently in that set.
To upload new emoticons, be sure to click the checkbox next to each folder you want to upload the emoticon into, and then upload the emoticons using the forms at the bottom of the page. Note all emoticons will be copied to the 'default' folder as well as the folder selected.
To assign a set to a skin, visit the Skin Manager section. Next to the skin you wish to assign one to, click Edit Settings, and there will be an option to assign an emoticon set.]]>
lookandfeel_emoticons_emo_setadd Emoticon Manager To edit emoticons, click the name of the set you wish to edit. This will show all emoticons currently in that set.
To upload new emoticons, be sure to click the checkbox next to each folder you want to upload the emoticon into, and then upload the emoticons using the forms at the bottom of the page. Note all emoticons will be copied to the 'default' folder as well as the folder selected.
To assign a set to a skin, visit the Skin Manager section. Next to the skin you wish to assign one to, click Edit Settings, and there will be an option to assign an emoticon set.]]>
lookandfeel_emoticons_emo_manage Editing Your Emoticons :namehere:
Note: It is recommended to NOT include these special characters: ' , "
This can cause the emoticon not to display properly.

To make it so the emoticon will show up next to the editor when making a post, set it to Clickable. To add an unassigned emoticon to the set, check Add next to each one.]]>
lookandfeel_emoticons_emo_setremove Emoticon Manager To edit emoticons, click the name of the set you wish to edit. This will show all emoticons currently in that set.
To upload new emoticons, be sure to click the checkbox next to each folder you want to upload the emoticon into, and then upload the emoticons using the forms at the bottom of the page. Note all emoticons will be copied to the 'default' folder as well as the folder selected.
To assign a set to a skin, visit the Skin Manager section. Next to the skin you wish to assign one to, click Edit Settings, and there will be an option to assign an emoticon set.]]>
lookandfeel_emoticons_emo_setedit Emoticon Manager To edit emoticons, click the name of the set you wish to edit. This will show all emoticons currently in that set.
To upload new emoticons, be sure to click the checkbox next to each folder you want to upload the emoticon into, and then upload the emoticons using the forms at the bottom of the page. Note all emoticons will be copied to the 'default' folder as well as the folder selected.
To assign a set to a skin, visit the Skin Manager section. Next to the skin you wish to assign one to, click Edit Settings, and there will be an option to assign an emoticon set.]]>
lookandfeel_emoticons_emo_doedit Editing Your Emoticons :namehere:
Note: It is recommended to NOT include these special characters: ' , "
This can cause the emoticon not to display properly.

To make it so the emoticon will show up next to the editor when making a post, set it to Clickable. To add an unassigned emoticon to the set, check Add next to each one.]]>
lookandfeel_emoticons_emo_doadd Editing Your Emoticons :namehere:
Note: It is recommended to NOT include these special characters: ' , "
This can cause the emoticon not to display properly.

To make it so the emoticon will show up next to the editor when making a post, set it to Clickable. To add an unassigned emoticon to the set, check Add next to each one.]]>
lookandfeel_emoticons_emo_packimport Emoticon Manager To edit emoticons, click the name of the set you wish to edit. This will show all emoticons currently in that set.
To upload new emoticons, be sure to click the checkbox next to each folder you want to upload the emoticon into, and then upload the emoticons using the forms at the bottom of the page. Note all emoticons will be copied to the 'default' folder as well as the folder selected.
To assign a set to a skin, visit the Skin Manager section. Next to the skin you wish to assign one to, click Edit Settings, and there will be an option to assign an emoticon set.]]>
lookandfeel_emoticons_emo_packsplash <![CDATA[Exporting & Importing Emoticons]]> Exporting emoticons allows you to create an XML file backup of your emoticons. It is useful if you wish to share your emoticon set with another board.
Importing emoticon sets can be done on this page as well. Importing a full pack allows you to import a complete set at one time. To obtain pre-made emoticon packs, it is recommended to visit our official resource site resources.invisionpower.com.]]>
tools_task_ Task Manager
Icon legend:
Cron Setup - This image is for advanced users who wish to set up a cron job for the tasks. This is useful if the board is not accessed often, but you want the tasks to run exactly on time.
Run Now - If this image turns red, it means this task needs to be run. To run a task, simply click on this icon and it will run the selected task.]]>
tools_task_task_run_now Task Manager
Icon legend:
Cron Setup - This image is for advanced users who wish to set up a cron job for the tasks. This is useful if the board is not accessed often, but you want the tasks to run exactly on time.
Run Now - If this image turns red, it means this task needs to be ran. To run a task, simply click on this icon and it will run the selected task.]]>
tools_loginauth_ Login Authentication Manager Documentation page.]]> tools_loginauth_login_add Login Authentication Manager Documentation page.]]> tools_loginauth_login_edit_details Login Authentication Manager Documentation page.]]> tools_loginauth_login_diagnostics Login Authentication Manager Documentation page.]]> tools_portal_ Portal Plug-ins IPB Portal page. You can edit the settings for each plug-in by clicking the drop-down to the right of each one.]]> tools_postoffice_ <![CDATA[Previous & Current Bulk Emails]]> Create New Email link in the menu to the left of this page.]]> content_group_doadd User Groups content_group_dodelete User Groups content_group_delete Deleting a User Group Note: There is NO UNDO for this. If you delete the group, the only way to get it back it is to recreate the group and move all the members back into it one by one.]]> tools_rebuild_ <![CDATA[Recounting & Rebuilding]]> Rebuild Post Content may take a long time to complete - please be patient and do not close the window until it is completed.
Rebuild Post Content is useful if you recently upgraded your board and certain elements are not showing correctly. If your BBCode, emoticons, or formatting is not showing up correctly, you may want to consider running this tool.]]>
tools_help_ Board Help Files Help link in the board header. The articles cover basic usage of the default board. If you have common questions or areas that need clarification, you can add your own articles here for your users to view.]]> tools_op_ System Settings Each Setting Group may have a help box for it. Also remember to click the help icon next to specific settings (!) for more information on the use of that setting.]]> settinggroup_cookies Having Trouble Staying Logged In? Create a stronghold auto-log in cookie? - As noted in the setting description, this enhances the security of your cookies. But it can also cause issues with users who have dynamic IP addresses. You may wish to turn this off to see if this helps the users stay logged in.]]> settinggroup_cpusaving Have a busy forum? Forum running slow? This is the section to help improve the performance of your board. Please read through each setting carefully, and adjust them accordingly. settinggroup_log_prune Pruning Board Logs settinggroup_ipbportal Making Portal The Front Page If you are not comfortable doing this, we urge you to submit a ticket for assistance.

Find the file init.php in the root directory of your forum. Open it in a text editor and find the line:
define( 'IPB_MAKE_PORTAL_HOMEPAGE', 0 );

Change it to:
define( 'IPB_MAKE_PORTAL_HOMEPAGE', 1 );

Save this file and reupload it to your board. Your IPB Portal will now be the front page of your board.]]>
settinggroup_securityandprivacy Security Settings
This setting group helps you control member validation, spam bots, and other security/privacy features.
If you are still unsure after reading the setting description and optional help text, it is best to leave the setting to whatever the default is.]]>
content_attach_attach_edit Attachment Mini-Image /style_images/{imgdir}/folder_mime_types/

For example, the information you would enter would be: folder_mime_types/music.gif
Be sure this image is uploaded for each one of your custom image sets.]]>
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