Admin access list functions

ALL user groups have this feature available and we suggest you use it!

The admin access list feature protects you from having your 'admin code' passed around. Once enabled, nobody can enter your room as 'admin' unless they are on a special 'Access List'.

This new security feature helps you make decisions about who you let admin your chat room.  When you enable this feature only people that you have added to your access list can get in as admin, thus removing the possibility of 'room raiding' or people gaining control of your chat room without your permission.

You can add admins or remove them at any time without the need to close your room and reopen it.

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How to turn it on and off:
This feature is available on your chat room creation page. For more information about setting up and maintaining chat rooms click HERE.

Near the bottom of your chat room creation page you will find a checkbox labeled 'Restrict admin access by Nickname'.  Placing a check in this box will activate the feature and prevent anyone from joining your room as admin unless they are on the access list.

Adding and removing admins from your admin access list:
You may build a list of people that are allowed in your chat room by clicking the 'Access List' link that is to the right of the check box.

When you click the 'Access List' link a window will open.

To add a nickname to the list enter the name into the 'Nickname' box near the bottom of the window and press the 'Add' button.  When you press the 'Add' button the nickname will be added to your list immediately.

To delete people from your admin access list, press the 'Remove' link to the right of their name.

You may add or remove as many users as you like.

When you are finished managing your list you can click the 'close window' link.

You MUST press the 'Modify' button at the bottom of the chat room creation page for your changes to take effect!

WARNING! Be sure to add your own name to your access list or you may not be able to open your own room as admin once you enable this feature!  Contact a co-admin online if you need help.