Configure Global QCLF Forum Feature Defaults
Forum Defaults in QCLF Settings define the starting capability state inherited by Sections and Categories. Configure them once for the normal site policy, then use Section or Category overrides only when a specific area differs.
These defaults control capability state. Joomla access levels and QCLF action permissions are separate authorization layers.
Open Forum Defaults
- Open Components > QC Live Forum > Settings.
- Find Forum Defaults.
- Set each capability to Enabled or Disabled for the site-wide default.
- Save Settings, then test from the frontend with a normal member account.
Available Global Defaults
| Capability | Global setting | Tier requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion Topics | Enabled / Disabled | Basic+ |
| Attachments | Enabled / Disabled | Basic+ |
| Reactions | Enabled / Disabled | Basic+ |
| Polls | Enabled / Disabled | Basic+ |
| @Mentions | Enabled / Disabled | Basic+ |
| Quote | Enabled / Disabled | Basic+ |
| Reply Reference | Enabled / Disabled | Basic+ |
| Live Chat Topics | Enabled / Disabled | Basic+ |
| Live Broadcast Topics | Enabled / Disabled | Pro / Max / All Access |
| Watch Party Topics | Enabled / Disabled | Max / All Access |
Premium Defaults Are Preserved on Lower Tiers
When Broadcast or Watch Party is above the current Effective tier, QCLF disables that selector in the Administrator form, posts the existing stored value through a hidden field, and the server also prevents a crafted structure request from enabling the premium capability above entitlement.
A downgrade therefore does not have to erase saved premium configuration. The setting can remain preserved while the feature itself is unavailable until entitlement returns.
What Inherit Means Below Global
Sections and Categories do not store a separate copy of the Global value when they are set to Inherit. At runtime, QCLF starts with the Global default, applies an explicit Section override if present, and then applies an explicit Category override if present.
Defaults Do Not Grant User Actions
QCLF explicitly separates capability configuration from Category ACL. For example, enabling Attachments globally does not allow a member to upload if that member fails Category access, attachment.upload permission, sanction, or other server-side checks.
Verify a Global Change
- Choose a test Category whose Section and Category capability are both set to Inherit.
- Change one Global default and save.
- Reload the frontend Category with the intended member account.
- Confirm the capability changed only where no lower-level override replaces it.
- Restore the production value if the test was temporary.
Community Discussion
Want to compare forum workflows, share practical QCLF tips, or discuss how other Joomla site owners use this feature? Visit the QC Live Forum Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific entitlement problems, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.