Hi Folks,

I know how to put an account login module on a page and hide its menu item. I was wondering if it is possible to leave it on the menu and make the DNN login control not visible. The problem seems to be switching the menu button to “logout”. Has anyone ever done this? Does this have to be solved by coding changes or a commercial module?

 

Also is it possible to control the location of the text and input boxes on the standard DNN login module without messing with an .ascx or .ascx.vb file?

Thanks,
G. M.

George, the skin object does exactly what you are asking for but it isn't a menu item. However, since I understand that everyone has their own requirements...

If you want a Menu item for Login, make the page visible and set page permissions for Unauthenticated Users only to view (not all users). This will only show it in the menu to people who are not logged in (and those in the Administrators role). Next, create a new menu item called "Logoff" that is visible to "Registered Users" (make sure All Users and/or Unauthenticated Users do NOT have view permissions here). This will have to be a direct link to logout (ie. domain.com/Logoff.aspx) and will only display to people logged in. 

Before implementing, test through this somewhere (like a local install or create a copy of the login page and use it) to make sure you don't lock yourself out of your install for some reason. 

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Chris Paterra

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