Redirect to external website

Last Update: Nov 22, 2013

This addon is 100% hooks based requiring no source edits to install.

Works with ElkArte: 1.0

Introduction:

Just a very basic addon that “catches” boards redirection to external websites (actually, any redirect that passes through redirectexit) and presents a screen informing the user he is leaving the original site.

It doesn’t work on links posted in messages.

Installation:

Download a package by URL

  • Download a package by URL is a quick way to download a package from the web to your forum. Using (Package Manager -> Download Package) enter the below link under the “Download a package by url” field and select Download. This will save the package to your server where you can install it.

Upload a Package

  • Alternatively, download the package using the below link and then using (Package Manager -> Upload Package) browse to where you saved the package on your computer and upload it to the server. You may also FTP the downloaded file directly to your packages directory.

License:

This ElkArte Addon is subject to the terms of the BSD 3-Clause Simplified (the “License”). You can obtain a copy of the License at http://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause