Changing the Self-registration confirmation email will update the email that is sent out to new users when they are self-register. A default message is sent to the user, which can be updated at any time using the below instructions.
Step 1. Login as an administrator and select Administration
Step 2. Select Site Administration
Step 3. Select Site Administration tab
Step 4. Scroll down to find the Language category
Step 5. Select Language customisation
Step 6. From the drop down, select the language you are wishing update. In this case, we will be updating English.
Step 7. Select Open language pack for editing button
Step 8. Once the language pack has finished opening, select Continue.
Step 9. Select all the strings that are located in the Show strings of these components box and type emailconfirmation into the String identified text field
Step 10. Select Show Strings
Step 12: Add your customised message to the Local Customisation Section.
Remember to take care while copying the standard text to create your own. Some browsers and operating systems may not transfer the line breaks appropriately.
For best results copy the below text into the Local Customisation Field and edit within the text box.
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Hi {$a->firstname}, A new account has been requested at '{$a->sitename}' using your email address. To confirm your new account, please go to this web address: {$a->link} In most mail programs, this should appear as a blue link which you can just click on. If that doesn't work, then cut and paste the address into the address line at the top of your web browser window. If you need help, please contact the site administrator, {$a->admin} |
Step 13. Once you have completed editing the confirmation email. Select Apply changes and continue editing. You must do this first before selecting Save changes to the language pack.
Step 14. Select Save changes to the language pack
Step 15. Select Continue.
The email confirmation has now been updated.