Search for a Joomla User in QCLF Moderation

The Moderation Users tab searches the Joomla user table by display name, username, or email so moderators can locate an account before reviewing restrictions/history.

QCLF deliberately limits email display: a scoped moderator can match an account by email, but only a forum-wide/global moderator sees the email address in result rows or the selected-user panel.

Search for a User

  1. Open Moderation → Users.
  2. Enter part of a Joomla display name, username, or email address.
  3. Select Search. QCLF returns up to 25 matching users ordered by name.
  4. Open the intended result to view active restrictions, the allowed restriction form, and scoped moderation history.

Email Search vs Email Display

The database search checks Joomla name, username, and email. Result cards always show name and username. Email is rendered only when isGlobalModerator() is true; ordinary scoped moderators therefore do not receive the address as display output even when an email search found the account.

Finding a User Does Not Expand Authority

The Users tab can locate Joomla accounts beyond one Category, but applying or revoking a restriction still goes through moderationScopeAllowed(). A search result does not grant authority over a Section/Category or bypass the moderator’s allowed sanction scopes.

Use the User Panel for Context

The selected user panel shows active restrictions that the moderator is allowed to manage plus moderation history filtered through the moderator’s effective scope. Use that context before adding a new restriction so overlapping or duplicate sanctions are intentional.

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.