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Overview

User Registration & Access

Enable User Registration

• Enabled: Users can register themselves via the registration form

• Disabled: Only administrators can create user accounts

• Enable for open platforms where you want users to self-register

• Disable for private platforms where you control user access

Require Email Verification

• Enabled: Users receive verification email and must click link to activate account

• Disabled: Users can access platform immediately after registration

• Prevents fake email registrations

• Ensures valid contact information

• Reduces spam accounts

Allow Guest Bookings

• Enabled: Anyone can book appointments using just their contact information

• Disabled: Users must register/login before booking

• Higher conversion rates (reduces friction)

• Easier for one-time customers

• Faster booking process

• Less user data collection

• Harder to track customer history

• May increase no-shows

Session Timeout (minutes)

• 0: Never timeout (sessions remain active indefinitely)

• 30: 30 minutes of inactivity

• 60: 1 hour of inactivity

• 120: 2 hours of inactivity (recommended)

• 1440: 24 hours of inactivity

• Shorter timeouts = higher security

• Longer timeouts = better user experience

Security & Privacy

Enable Rate Limiting

• Limits login attempts per IP address

• Prevents rapid-fire form submissions

• Blocks excessive API requests

• Protects against DDoS attacks

• Login attempts: 5 per 15 minutes

• API requests: 60 per minute

• Form submissions: 10 per minute

Log User Activities

• Login/logout events

• Booking creation/modification

• Settings changes

• Payment transactions

• Admin actions

• Security monitoring

• User behavior analysis

• Troubleshooting issues

• Compliance auditing

Minimum Password Length

• 6-7: Weak (not recommended)

• 8: Standard (minimum recommended)

• 10-12: Strong (recommended)

• 16+: Very strong (for high-security environments)

• Must meet minimum length

• Should include uppercase, lowercase, numbers

• Special characters recommended

System Performance

Enable System Caching

• Database query results

• Configuration settings

• User sessions

• API responses

• Static content

• Faster page load times

• Reduced database queries

• Better user experience

• Lower server load

• File cache (default)

• Redis cache (recommended for high traffic)

• Database cache

System Maintenance

Maintenance Mode

• Public pages show maintenance message

• Only administrators can access admin panel

• All booking functionality is disabled

• Users see custom maintenance message

• System updates

• Database maintenance

• Security patches

• Emergency fixes

• Schedule maintenance during low-traffic hours

• Set clear maintenance message

• Notify users in advance when possible

Debug Mode

• Shows detailed error messages

• Displays stack traces

• Logs all errors to files

• Shows debug information

• NEVER enable in production

• May expose sensitive information

• Use only in development/testing

• Development environment

• Troubleshooting issues

• Testing new features

• Debugging errors

Maintenance Message

• Professional business message

• Estimated downtime

• Alternative contact methods

• Social media updates

• Be clear and professional

• Include estimated duration

• Provide alternative contact methods

• Use your brand voice

System Status Dashboard

Storage Status

Database Status

PHP Version

Security Status

Active Users

Total Bookings

Workspaces

Meeting Types

Advanced Features

License Protection

• User Registration

• Email Verification

• Guest Bookings

• Maintenance Mode

Form Actions

• Restores all settings to factory defaults

• Confirmation dialog for safety

• Immediate application of changes

• Use with caution in production

• Validates current configuration

• Tests database connectivity

• Checks file permissions

• Verifies system requirements

• Shows test results summary

• Saves all current settings

• Applies changes immediately

• Shows success/error messages

• Logs configuration changes

Best Practices

Security Configuration

1. Enable Rate Limiting: Always keep enabled

2. Set Strong Passwords: Minimum 8 characters

3. Log User Activities: Enable for audit trails

4. Regular Session Timeouts: 120 minutes recommended

5. Disable Debug Mode: Never enable in production

Performance Optimization

1. Enable Caching: Always for better performance

2. Monitor Storage: Regular cleanup

3. Database Health: Regular maintenance

4. Update PHP: Keep current version

5. Monitor Metrics: Track system status

Maintenance Procedures

1. Schedule Maintenance: Low-traffic hours

2. Clear Communication: Professional messages

3. Backup Before Changes: Always backup first

4. Test in Staging: Test changes before production

5. Monitor After Changes: Watch for issues

User Experience

1. Balanced Security: Don't over-restrict users

2. Clear Communication: Inform users of changes

3. Reasonable Timeouts: Balance security and convenience

4. Guest Access: Consider for higher conversions

5. Email Verification: Balance security and conversion