I would like to setup so that new requested users would need pre-authorization by the Admin prior to joining the forum. In other words, when someone register, the Admin would receive an e-mail first. The Admin can then send a link, where the user can click on it to setup the User ID and Password.

Please advise how to do so.

Thank You in Advance,

If there is any other ways for pre-approved confirmation, prior to allowing someone to join the forum, please advise. I do not want everyone to be able to register and join freely.

Thank You,

Currently, what we do is have a 'New User' role that when a user registeres, they cannot post or do anything other than what a Guest can do -- then we can go in and manually approve their account and grant them 'Full Member' access which grants post/reply and other permissions. Otherwise, YAF does not support 'Admin Approve' natively at this time.

Good Morning squirrel:

That actually would work as well, and thank you for your input.

Much Appreciated and Have a Great Day,