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Resurrect deleted account?

Started by Julius_2000, May 09, 2023, 06:10:47 AM

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Julius_2000

Is it possible to restore an account that has been deleted?`I see that for users who deleted their accounts their name is still displayed in their posts. When I edit such post, I could add their email address. Would I be able to re-attribute those posts to such an email address then?
We also have a test forum with an slightly older database where one of those accounts still exists. Would that be transferable to the active forum?

live627

No but you can assign posts to a new member

Steve

My pet rock is not feeling well. I think it's stoned.

Julius_2000

Thanks all, I opted for the re-attributing way and it worked. Thanks!

Julius_2000

Another question: Is it possible to assign a specific member ID (from a previous but deleted account) as well? Now that I've "resurrected" the old account of that member through re-attribution of posts, I would like to assign its old ID so likes would get re-associated with it again as well.

Sesquipedalian

That would require lots of direct database modification, comprehensive knowledge of the entire codebase, and perfect accuracy. Otherwise you would break things horrifically.
I promise you nothing.

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Sesquipedalian, the best word in the English language.

Julius_2000

Thank! So, I'm going to pass on that if it's that complicated and delicate.

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