[TYPO3] Typo3 - VB bridge - login fe_user from another application

[Herbert Roider]

Hi Jan,
the extension hr_vbulletin_connect can do this.

regards
Herbert

Jan Slusarczyk wrote:

> Hi,
> I'm struggling to bridge a forum (vbulletin) and Typo3.
> 
> vbulletin_connect extension lets me authenticate fe_user against forum
> user list and starts both typo3 and forum sessions perfectly. Users
> logging on Typo3 pages are authenticated in both places.
> 
> Now I need to have it working the other way around. I need to start
> Typo3 session for people who log on on forum first, so that when they
> browse to typo3 pages they will be automatically recognized.
> 
> What is the best strategy for starting typo3 session "externally"? Will
> it be enough to set fe_typo_user cookie? How to keep them logged on?
> 
> Any hints will be very appreciated.
> Cheers
> Jan