Name
_createuser
Type
_createuser
Synopsis
Using a form to register a new user in the Wiki
Description
_createuser is very powerfull and needs special attention. This option can create a new user in the Wiki. It will create a random password and send the user details to the users email address. A confirm emailaddress email will also be send.
This functionality is disabled by default and can be enabled by setting the $wgFlexFormConfig['can_create_user'] = true; , see Installation of FlexForm.
Parameters
_createuser
username = [mandatory] The new username to be registered
email = [mandatory] The email address of the new user
realname = Optional the real name of the user
Example
Create a new user with username adje
<_form action="addToWiki" >
<_createuser username="adje" email="ad@wikibase.nl" realname="Ad Strack van Schijndel" />
<_input type="submit" value="create Adje" />
</_form>
Note
Make sure that when using this powerful function to have the FlexForm setting "secure" to true for more security. Furthermore, take care where you show such a form.
