Open/Public access without login

[Matt Meir]

Hi All,

I've searched the Group already for the answer to this, and all I can find is information dating back two years that doesn't seem to be relevant to the current version.

I want to create an "open access" resource, such that login isn't required. However, I don't want to allow 'everyone' to upload resources, only registered members should be allowed to do this.

I've read on the Group about creating a 'guest' user and making that an automatic 'default' login, and I've also read about setting up anonymous accounts.
However, I must admit to not knowing how to do this.

Is anyone able to advise, or point to a resource that explains it and is correct up to the current version?


Many thanks.

[Allison Stec]

Creating "open access" happens in three steps.

1: Create a "Guest" group. Use the group to set the desired permissions for guest access (remove ability to upload, in your case)

2: Create a "guest" user and put them in the "Guest" group.

3: Activate the anonymous login option in your config.php (see below)

# Uncomment and set the next line to allow anonymous access. The anonymous user will automatically be logged in
# to the account with the username specified.
# Note that collections will be shared among all anonymous users - it's therefore usually best to turn off all collections functionality for the anonymous user.
$anonymous_login="guest";

It's important to keep the guest user and $anonymous_login exactly the same. I'd also recommend sticking to the suggested "guest" user.

Let me know if you run into any other issues.

Allison Stec
Digital Asset Management Specialist
Colorhythm
http://www.colorhythm.com

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[Patrik Wartbichler]

Hi,

Is this solution still feasible? 

I've followed all your steps but the login page still comes up when I open my ResourceSpace in an anonymous browser window...

Thanks in advance,

Patrik

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For anyone searching for guest access without login, this is the Knowledge Base page on anonymous access:

https://www.resourcespace.com/knowledge-base/systemadmin/anonymous_access