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'''Note:''' NATS may throw an error if the random username happens to be generated with a number as the first character, in this case we recommend adding a prefix character to the random string. | '''Note:''' NATS may throw an error if the random username happens to be generated with a number as the first character, in this case we recommend adding a prefix character to the random string. | ||
| − | * Example: ''signup[random_userpass]=10:1:5:a'' | + | * Example: ''<input type="hidden" name="signup[random_userpass]" value="10:1:5:a">'' |
<!--You can also now add a configuration variable in [[NATS4]] to generate usernames with a prefix. For example, you will now be able to generate random usernames with the prefix "a" and follow it with 15 random lowercase letters.--> | <!--You can also now add a configuration variable in [[NATS4]] to generate usernames with a prefix. For example, you will now be able to generate random usernames with the prefix "a" and follow it with 15 random lowercase letters.--> | ||
Revision as of 08:49, 12 March 2012
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You can give members random usernames and passwords when they sign-up by adding a hidden field to the NATS Pre-Join Form template. The field's name must be signup[random_userpass]. The fields value should contain three to four parameters separated by colons.
Parameters
(Required parameters in bold)
| Name | Description | Possible Values | Default Value | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Number of characters in the username and password | Any whole number between 6 and 16 | None. You must specify a length | 16 |
| Lowercase | Only use lowercase characters in the username and password | 0 or 1 (exclusive) | 0. Uses lowercase and uppercase characters | 1 |
| Maximum Searches | How many times should NATS try to generate a unique random username before failing | Any whole number greater than zero | 10. Tries to generate a unique random username 10 times | 20 |
| Username Prefix | Append a prefix to the random username | Any combination of #s and letters | None (optional). A prefix is not required. | abcd |
You should add the $errors.username variable to the join page so NATS can display username errors.
Note: NATS may throw an error if the random username happens to be generated with a number as the first character, in this case we recommend adding a prefix character to the random string.
- Example: <input type="hidden" name="signup[random_userpass]" value="10:1:5:a">
Examples
- 10 character username and password, lowercase, a maximum of 5 searches: signup[random_userpass]=10:1:5
- 14 character username and password, lowercase, a maximum of 5 searches, with username prefix abcd: signup[random_userpass]=14:1:5:abcd
- 8 character username and password, upper and lowercase, a maximum of 3 searches: signup[random_userpass]=8:0:3
- 12 character username and password, upper and lowercase, a maximum of 10 searches: signup[random_userpass]=12
