Is it possible to extend Umbraco to include new user permissions? For example, I am creating a new section in the back office where I could ideally do with more granular control that allows me to turn functionality on/off for different user types.
Yes that is possible. When you create a new section this will appear in the allowed sections list so you can allow/ deny that for the user, not for a usertype. If you create a custom tree with custom actions (Items in the right context menu) it is also possible to specify user rights for that action.
I don't think there is anything there that will suit your needs out of the box, but you may be able to take a look at the source code of one or two and get an idea of how to do what you want to do.
Creating new user permissions
Is it possible to extend Umbraco to include new user permissions? For example, I am creating a new section in the back office where I could ideally do with more granular control that allows me to turn functionality on/off for different user types.
Hi Chris,
Yes that is possible. When you create a new section this will appear in the allowed sections list so you can allow/ deny that for the user, not for a usertype. If you create a custom tree with custom actions (Items in the right context menu) it is also possible to specify user rights for that action.
Cheers,
Richard
Great, thanks!
Hi Chris,
You might want to check out my blog post on essential package for added security here:
http://blog.mattbrailsford.com/2010/09/05/5-essential-umbraco-packages-for-added-security/
I don't think there is anything there that will suit your needs out of the box, but you may be able to take a look at the source code of one or two and get an idea of how to do what you want to do.
Hope that helps.
Matt
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