This should work with most board versions. I have tested with 2.3.3 and 2.1.7

It simply allows you to change the "protected forum" text to a link to your boards registration (or anywhere else you want)

Open /cache/lang_cache/ (language) /lang_boards.php

Find...
Code: 
'f_protected'                =>    "<i>Protected Forum</i>",
Change to include your registration link (and if needed the wording)

Simple one...
Code: 
'f_protected'                =>    "<a href='http://www.your board*********forum/index.php?act=Reg&CODE=00'><i>Protected Forum</i></a>",
Taking it a bit further...
Code: 
'f_protected'                =>    "<a href='http://www.your_board_*********forum/index.php?act=Reg&CODE=00' STYLE='text-decoration:none'><span style='color:#0000FF'><b>Register To View!</b></span></a>",
Note : You must use <a href='http: and not <a href="http: , otherwise IPB will generate a parse error. If you get an error, double check your code.

Quick screenshot...



Lease Reviewed by Lease on . [TUT]Turning "Protected Forum" into a link This should work with most board versions. I have tested with 2.3.3 and 2.1.7 :) It simply allows you to change the "protected forum" text to a link to your boards registration (or anywhere else you want) Open /cache/lang_cache/ (language) /lang_boards.php Find... 'f_protected' => "<i>Protected Forum</i>", Change to include your registration link (and if needed the wording) Rating: 5