Hi there,
I hope this message finds you well. I have carefully reviewed the project details you provided, and I am confident that I can assist you in achieving your goals.
To begin, the objective is to integrate the user authentication between your phpBB 3.3.10 forum and the Rainlab Users plugin for OctoberCMS. In order to accomplish this, we will utilize the external authentication service feature provided by phpBB. This feature allows us to connect phpBB with an external source for user authentication.
OctoberCMS, which serves as a CMS-like backend for Laravel, includes the Rainlab Users component as its official frontend user plugin. We will leverage this plugin as the source of truth for user management. The synchronization will cover login, logout, registration, and password change functionalities.
To proceed with the integration, I will require access to your phpBB and OctoberCMS installations. The detailed explanation you mentioned for setting up OctoberCMS is attached, and I appreciate your willingness to assist with any questions that may arise during the installation process.
Regarding my experience, I have worked extensively with phpBB, Laravel, and OctoberCMS. I am familiar with phpBB's custom authentication and have successfully implemented various bridges between different systems. While I have not specifically worked with the OctoberCMS/Rainlab Users combination, my expertise in both platforms will enable me to seamlessly integrate them.
To provide...