View Joomla User Information and Published Custom Fields

Expanding a user in the QCFUM Users tab shows current Joomla account information first, then any QCFUM onboarding context and Joomla custom fields that the delegated manager is actually authorized to view.

The custom-field section is intentionally filtered. QCFUM does not expose every value merely because it exists in the database.

User Information Shown

The expanded User Information section includes name, username, email, Joomla user ID, registration date, last visit, account block state, activation state, password-reset-required state, QCFUM’s MFA administrative flag, and the user’s direct Joomla group memberships.

Which Joomla Custom Fields Qualify

QCFUM reads Joomla fields in the com_users.user context only. A field must be published, have a non-empty stored value, and use an access level included in the current frontend manager’s authorized view levels. If Joomla Fields is disabled, the section is absent.

How Field Values Are Presented

Array/JSON-style stored values are flattened into readable comma-separated values. HTML is stripped before output, blank values are skipped, and long values are capped to a compact display length. The frontend then escapes the title and value again when rendering the row.

Groups Versus Authorization

The Groups line displays the user’s direct Joomla memberships. QCFUM separately uses authorized/inherited groups when deciding visibility, editability, and protection. Do not interpret the displayed direct group list as the complete authorization calculation.

If a Field Is Missing

  • Confirm the Joomla field is published and uses com_users.user.
  • Confirm the target user actually has a non-empty value.
  • Check the field’s Access level against the delegated manager’s authorized view levels.
  • Verify the user itself is inside the Frontend User Manager visible scope.

Community Discussion

Want to compare Joomla user-onboarding workflows, share practical QCFUM tips, or discuss how other administrators use this feature? Visit the QC Frontend User Manager Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific entitlement problems, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.