Locking Topics

Get help with installation and running phpBB 3.3.x here. Please do not post bug reports, feature requests, or extension related questions here.
Post Reply
marish
Registered User
Posts: 4
Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:09 pm

Locking Topics

Post by marish »

Hiya,
For the life of me, I can't see where to lock a topic as admin (site admin), I tried making a new account and setting that as admin and still couldn't see it.
Image
Last edited by Mick on Tue Sep 20, 2022 7:50 am, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: Replaced “thread” with topic for clarity.
User avatar
Mick
Support Team Member
Support Team Member
Posts: 26455
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:49 am

Re: Locking Topics

Post by Mick »

Locking a topic is a moderator function, just add yourself or the new member to the moderator group and then you should be able to see the quick tools drop down, designated by a hammer, at the bottom.

4F43B9C9-DC6A-4659-BF12-24017EE79F16.jpeg
User avatar
[Dimetrodon]
Registered User
Posts: 435
Joined: Tue Aug 30, 2022 3:29 am
Location: Paleozoic Era
Contact:

Re: Locking Topics

Post by [Dimetrodon] »

To add on to what Mick has said, by default, only the Global Moderators group has moderation powers, while being an Administrator only gives you access to Administrator functions in the ACP. That is why you are placed in both groups by default when you are the founder of a board you created. The easiest way to give yourself moderator powers back is to put yourself back in that group. Being a Administrator doesn't inherently make you a Moderator just like vice versa.

ACP > Users & Groups > Manage Groups > Global Moderators > Members > Add Users > Type your username (in this case it is "admin") in the box and press submit.
Avatar by someone named AdmiralRA on Reddit. (No, I don't have a Reddit account)
When seeking support, please consider filling out the Support Request Template. It makes it easier for anyone trying to help.

An attempt at an alternative phpBB3 Refugees site: https://phpbbforever.com/index.php
Post Reply

Return to “[3.3.x] Support Forum”