Can The Forum URL be Changed For Vbulletin License

lifetech · 02-09-2008, 02:00 AM

A VB owned license by my friend is being transferred to me as he won't setup a forum so can i login using access info he give to em n change the forum url for license as i'll use it for another forum.

**Lyte** · 02-09-2008, 06:29 PM

If he's selling you the license then you should set up your own nick (account) on VB.com and then he just needs to tell them to transfer the license to your nick (account)

If you're just "borrowing" it then I'm sure he'll just need tell them he wants to put in on another domain name. This is because VB sells one license per domain name. Then you'll just sign into his account.

Lyte

lifetech · 02-09-2008, 10:12 PM

thanx for help as i choose the borrowing option (he's my close friend) and could change the forum url in license in members area.

Changing email acc. & others r difficult now...

**Lyte** · 02-11-2008, 05:25 PM

Yeah, he just needs to tell them he wants to us the software on a different domain and you should be fine!

BlueEew · 02-19-2008, 03:19 PM

You can change a forums URL on the license. You do not need to buy a new licence if your changing the URL of your forums. I am not sure how, I am sure vBulletin them selves will help you.

**Lyte** · 02-19-2008, 03:59 PM

I just went over to PC101's account on Vbulletin.com and all you have to do is go into the member's area, click "edit license" at the right and you can change the site to which your VB license is assigned. It's that simple.

AngelArs · 02-19-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lifetech

i choose the borrowing option (he's my close friend)

Not to rain on your parade but.. Just so you're aware... we've seen MANY people get screwed this way (and lose their 'friend'). Make sure YOU have access to being able to DIRECTLY backup 'your' forum files. If your forum becomes successful there's a pretty good chance that your 'friend' will suddenly have a change of heart, and want to take it back. Good luck, but don't get too caught up in it, as you may lose it all one day and have no recourse (since technically) it IS their forum software...

Personally I think you'd be much better off just getting your own free copy of SMF of phpBB and just using that...

AngelArs · 02-19-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyte

all you have to do is go into the member's area, click "edit license" at the right and you can change the site to which your VB license is assigned.

Yes BUT only the person that OWNS the license can do this, and even after it's done it still would belong to his friend, and his 'friend' could change everything back in a New York minute if they wanted to...

**Lyte** · 02-19-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AngelArs

Yes BUT only the person that OWNS the license can do this, and even after it's done it still would belong to his friend, and his 'friend' could change everything back in a New York minute if they wanted to...

Oh, without a doubt. But, I think that was his original plans anyway. I'd definitely be sure to to take (and keep) regular back ups in case something happens!

BlueEew · 02-27-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lyte

I just went over to PC101's account on Vbulletin.com and all you have to do is go into the member's area, click "edit license" at the right and you can change the site to which your VB license is assigned. It's that simple.

That is correct. I changed the URL on my forum yesterday. No problems. I had it on a secret URL. I have now moved it to domain.com/forums/

AngelArs · 02-27-2008, 11:21 AM

You might want to change the name of your admin/mod folders so that it makes it harder for hackers to tamper with your forum...

**Lyte** · 02-27-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AngelArs

You might want to change the name of your admin/mod folders so that it makes it harder for hackers to tamper with your forum...

Wachu mean?

AngelArs · 02-27-2008, 08:35 PM

Hackers know exact where the standard admin folder is (admincp/modcp) so they know exactly the address to use to hack your forum. Simply rename it and change it in the config file. It's a simple way to make their antics much harder for them

**Lyte** · 02-28-2008, 08:50 AM

Hmm.... I'll have to look into that!

AngelArs · 02-28-2008, 10:38 AM

It's an easy way to give yourself added security

Some people say they'll find it anyway, but that's not necessarily true, and even if it was, why give the hackers keys to your front door? This way it makes them work much harder to find your admin folders

BlueEew · 02-28-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelArs

You might want to change the name of your admin/mod folders so that it makes it harder for hackers to tamper with your forum...

Yeah. That's a good suggestion. I was reading all of this at vBulletins support forums. They have some good stickies that should be read.

AngelArs · 02-28-2008, 10:47 AM

If you can, password protect the folder(s) too, and make sure you use a different password. This will really piss them off if they try to hack your site

BlueEew · 02-28-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelArs

If you can, password protect the folder(s) too, and make sure you use a different password. This will really piss them off if they try to hack your site

I am guessing you hate hackers that much. Just wondering have you ever been hacked, or are you just trying to prevent it.

AngelArs · 02-28-2008, 11:44 AM

I don't like hackers because they are trouble making morons

Simple as that.

I'm not a fan of anyone who goes out of their way just to cause trouble, are you?

Besides, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure (or a half pound of chocolate)

BlueEew · 02-28-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AngelArs

I don't like hackers because they are trouble making morons

Simple as that.

I'm not a fan of anyone who goes out of their way just to cause trouble, are you?

Besides, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure (or a half pound of chocolate)

I agree. I hate hackers. I bet even hackers hate hackers because even a hacker can be hacked. I don't understand why they do it, it's pointless.

AngelArs · 02-28-2008, 02:17 PM

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I don't understand why they do it, it's pointless.

A lot of them come from russia. You have some very educated people that know a lot about computers, but the economy is terrible there and these people need to put food on their table, so the russian organized crime takes advantage of the situation by hiring them and paying them a lot to write these bad programs like viruses, etc.

BlueEew · 02-29-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AngelArs

A lot of them come from russia. You have some very educated people that know a lot about computers, but the economy is terrible there and these people need to put food on their table, so the russian organized crime takes advantage of the situation by hiring them and paying them a lot to write these bad programs like viruses, etc.

From Russia? I always thought there we're from somewhere else. Anyways I guess they could just learn something legit. That way everyones happy. Maybe they can code softwares that are for good causes.