Enabling Facebook Login with InstantForum.NET
With InstantForum.NET 2012 or above we now provide an option to allow your users to login to InstantForum.NET using there existing Facebook login details.
Setting up the Facebook login is a very simple process for administrators. You'll need to create a Facebook application via the Facebook Developer site. You can start this process here…
http://developers.facebook.com/setup/
Complete the requested fields. Enter a name for your application and provide the URL of your InstantForum.NET installation. After completing this basic information the application should be created and you'll be taken to your application page on Facebook. On this page make a note of your App ID / API Key.
You'll need this key to enable Facebook login from InstantForum.NET.
You'll then simply need to copy your Facebook Application ID into the new Facebook settings area within the InstantForum.NET Admin CP > Settings > Login & Registration Settings page. Locate the "Facebook AppID" textbox and enter the application ID exactly as it appears on the Facebook page.
Once complete and providing you have alternate logins enabled you should now see an option to login via Facebook as shown below.
If you don't wish to allow your users to login via Facebook simply ensure the "Facebook AppID" textbox is empty on the InstantForum.NET Admin CP > Settings > Login & Registration Settings page.
If you wish to disable all alternate logins ensure the "Enable Alternate Logins" option is set to "No" on the InstantForum.NET Admin CP > Settings > Login & Registration Settings page.
Your users can now login using there existing Facebook details and start posting within your community. This is a great way to increase participation as It reduces the barrier to entry and users don't need to complete yet another registration option.