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Set up Login As User safely
Beginner
Let trusted staff see the forum exactly as a member does, with password confirmation, time limits and a full audit log.
Add-on Guides · 4 min read · Updated Sep 27, 2026
Set up Link Proxy: the redirect page and your whitelist
Beginner
Link Proxy sends external links through a warning page. Choose which content it covers, which domains skip it, and how long the page waits.
Add-on Guides · 4 min read · Updated Sep 27, 2026
Back up your forum before installing or updating
Beginner
A backup is the database plus a few folders. How to take one before every install or upgrade, and how to check it actually works.
Getting Started · 3 min read · Updated Sep 27, 2026
XenForo security checklist for forum owners
Intermediate
Ten checks that protect your forum: two-step verification for staff, fewer administrators, updates, backups and trusted add-ons only.
Advanced Topics · 3 min read · Updated Sep 27, 2026
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