3.3.12 Can one Remove mode=viewprofile

[Dead Man]

Using phpbb 3.3.12

Was wondering if there is a way to remove mode=viewprofile from the URL when one goes to members profile.

Instead of the URL being

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member/user.2?mode=viewprofile

To be only

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member/user.2

[Brf]

Instead of the URL being

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member/user.2?mode=viewprofile

Where are you seeing a URL like that?

[Dead Man]

Whenever you click someone’s username. It always takes you to there profile but it says

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 ?mode=viewprofile

On this website it does the same thing. If you click my username or yours it will take you to the MODE -> ?mode=viewprofile

Was trying to see how to stop so it username links go directly to

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https://website.com/member/user.2

[danieltj]

The proper URL used to view a members profile is:

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DOMAIN/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=USER_ID

You can't remove the mode=viewprofile because the member list controller uses that value for mode to determine which type of member list page to use. You could possibly find an extension that rewrites the URLs for you although I'm not sure if there's a validated one for 3.3.12 that would do exactly what you're asking.

In terms of changing this URL in the phpBB core though, it's not possible. It needs some kind of custom coding.

[Dead Man]

Would it be possible that instead of removing that part.
For it to RiDirect directly to users profile out of that MODE.

For some reason an extension I have Followers can detect the a Difference between being in the Members Profile directly and being in the Mode=ViewProfile

[danieltj]

If you're having issues with an extension, you'll need to seek help from the extension author. As I said, the viewprofile mode is a core part of phpBB that cannot be modified without custom coding. If you want to effectively remove that from your board, you'll need an extension to redirect users away from there or modify the core code and remove it entirely which is highly discouraged.

[HB]

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RewriteRule ^member/user\.([0-9])+ memberlist\.php?mode=viewprofile&u=$1

[Talk19Zehn]

Hello Dead Man, I agree with danieltj. A link to your board can also help you to look at the construct for your self-help request. Otherwise, it remains to consult the author of that extension, - at least I think so, since you do not name this EXT you are using, only that author can take responsibility, regulations and because much more in this context for you.
Which extension enables that query / difference? In my opinion, this hint is important for helpers. Other users of that EXT may be affected, which may not be developed phpBB compliant.
The impression that this could affect phpBB itself, I can unfortunately not reproduce in principle since your question of 09 Aug 2024, 03:32.
Good luck