[2.0.18] Auto Cookies

[MOD Robot]

MOD Name: Auto Cookies
Author: geocator
MOD Description: Automaticly detects and writes proper domain name and cookie settings. This is a run once and delete script that will help you resolve many problems, including login issues.


MOD Version: 2.0.2a (Updated 12/25/05)

Download File: auto_cookies_202a.zip
mods overview page: View
File Size: 6845 Bytes

Security Score: 0

Support for this MOD needs to be asked within this topic. The phpBB Teams are not responsible or required to give anyone support for this MOD. By installing this MOD, the phpBB Support Team or phpBB MODifications Team may not be able to provide support.

This MOD has only been tested by the phpBB MOD Team with the phpBB version in the topic title. It may not work in any other versions of phpBB.

[Darkmonkey]

MOD Validated/Released

Notes:
A MOD for automatically detecting and setting you boards Domain name, Script path, and Cookies settings.

Delete the script after using it!

[geocator]

For those of you sent here by someone in the support forum:

You need to download the zip file and extract the cookie.php file. You then need to upload this file to your server in the install directory (you will need to make that directory). The install directory should be in your forum directory.

Using your browser go to the file review the settings and save.

Make sure you delete the file and the install directory.

And you are done.


Translations:

• French: http://forums.phpbb-fr.com/viewtopic_89104.html (Please note this is the older version, which will work, but hopefully will be updated soon)

[geocator]

Edit: No longer apllies.

[Shof515]

just wondering why is the install folder needed and does it still work when it is in the root folder

[geocator]

It has been put in the install directory for security reasons, that way it has to be deleted before the board is usable again. No it will not work in root anymore.

[Darkmonkey]

MOD Updated to version 1.0.4
See first post for Download Link

[vze3k59w]

Code: Select all

   if (strstr($server_name, "www."))

is less efficent then

Code: Select all

   if (strpos($server_name, "www.") !== false)

[flirtatious]

The link doesn't work...

[geocator]

Link works just fine. Make sure you do not have any popup blockers or download managers.

[alda.b]

Thanks for this fix... much appreciated.

[Xtreem Sage]

I dont get the part where u want me to install it then delete it?

~SaGe

[geocator]

I dont get the part where u want me to install it then delete it?

~SaGe

Becuase it is intended to be run to set the proper settins and thats it. Once you set the correct settings you no longer need it. Do to it not using the auth system it poses a security risk if left on your server (anyone could change your settings).

[misohoni]

so, can I confirm...

I run the file and then it sets up the information into my admin section?

Or do I need to copy this information and place it into my admin?

Thanks

[gary_manila]

so, can I confirm...
I run the file and then it sets up the information into my admin section?
Or do I need to copy this information and place it into my admin?
Thanks

hi i just ran it and fixed my site. It used to lead to a 404 page after i login even if the login is successful, and also produced a 404 page when logging out.

to help those confused, do the ff exactly:

a. download the link above.
b. unzip them.
c. ftp onto your site's root.
d. create a directory, call it 'install'
e. upload both cookie.php and cookie.mod onto it.
f. use your browser, go to http://yourdomain.com/install/cookie.php
e. follow the instructions you see there. press save.
g. using ftp again, delete the 'install' directory you created earlier.
h. voila! no need to go to administration.

good luck hth