Extended Domain Settings

The "Extended Domain Settings" plugin is an advanced tool for multi-domain management of the e-learning platform. It allows you to configure and manage multiple platform instances under different domains, each with their own customized settings.

The plugin extends the standard domain settings with most of the options you have for the global platform configuration, this way each domain will behave as an independent platform. For each of your client you will be able to setup different registration modes, home-page settings, SSO token, and much more

Plugin Configuration

Access to Configuration

The plugin is accessible through the administration panel:

1. Access the administrative panel

2. Navigate to the "System Configuration" section

3. Select "Domain Settings"

By default domains will inherit the global platform settings, and any configuration change made to a specific domain will override the default ones

Domain Profile Management

Creating New Domain Profile

To create a new domain profile:

1. Click on the "Insert" button (green)

2. Fill in the required fields: 

• Title: Profile identifier 
• Domain: Complete domain URL 
• Template: Select the appropriate template for this domain
• Organizational node: Associate a specific orgchart node for the users that will self-register to this domain
• Mail Profile: Configure specific email settings for this domain

To add a new domain to your Forma Cloud check our Email & DNS settings documentation

Edit an Existing Domain Profile

To modify an existing profile:

1. Locate the profile in the list

2. Click on the "Edit" button (blue)

3. Update the necessary fields

4. Click "Save changes" to confirm

Profile Deletion

To delete a profile:

1. Locate the profile in the list

2. Click on the "Delete" button (red)

3. Confirm the operation

Advanced Configuration

Domain Settings

Title and Branding

• Title: Platform name customization 
• Domain: Main URL configuration 
• Template: Graphic layout selection 
• Organizational node: Associated hierarchical structure 
• Mail Profile: Specific email configuration

Main Options

Language and Localization

• Default language: Main language selection (e.g., Italian) 
• Page title: Browser title customization 
• Site properties: Copyright and property information

User Management

Access Configuration

• Required checkboxes: Definition of mandatory fields for the profile 
• Profile edit URL: Configuration path for profile modifications 
• Profile edit options: 
• Allow complete modification 
• Allow only password modification 
• Disable profile modifications 
• Redirect to external page

Password Management

• Password composition: Letters and numbers requirements 
• Password history: Number of previous passwords to store 
• Minimum length: Required minimum characters 
• Password expiration: Days of validity (0 = no expiration) 
• Mandatory password change: Force change at first login

User Registration

• Registration code: Code usage mode 
• Required fields: Name and Surname mandatory 
• Advanced mode: Use of advanced registration form 
• Time limit: Available hours to confirm registration 
• Registration type: Access control (Administrators only/Everyone) 
• Privacy policy: Mandatory acceptance 
• Registration code: Code activation for specific users

E-Learning

Course Configuration

• Course sorting: Display criteria in "My courses" area 
• By Name 
• By Company 
• By Status 
• Home page: Initial page selection (Dashboard) 
• Course list: Activation on login page 
• Course catalog: Display for unassigned users 
• Course path: Display in "My courses" tab 
• Redirection: Management of users not enrolled in courses

E-Commerce

• Purchase notifications: Username or ID configuration for notifications 
• Currency symbol: Monetary symbol setting (e.g., €) 
• PayPal environment: Sandbox mode for testing or real environment 
• PayPal account: Account configuration for payments 
• PayPal currency: Currency setting (e.g., EUR)

Advanced Configurations

Google Integration

• Google Analytics: Statistics tracking activation 
• Google Code: Tracking code insertion

Security Configurations

• Simultaneous access: Disabling multiple access for same username 
• IP control: IP consistency activation during session 
• Maintenance password: Password setting for maintenance mode 
• Site under maintenance: Maintenance mode activation 
• Administration session: Public session sharing with administration

Operational Usage

Typical Workflow

Domain profile creation 

○ Define identifying name 

○ Configure target domain 

○ Select appropriate template 

○ Associate organizational node 

○ Configure email profile

Options configuration 

○ Set language and localization 

○ Define user and password rules 

○ Configure registration 

○ Customize e-learning area

Advanced configurations 

○ Integrate Google Analytics if necessary 

○ Configure security 

○ Set up e-commerce if applicable

Saving and activation 

○ Save all changes 

○ Test the configuration 

○ Activate the domain

Best Practices

Naming Convention

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• Use descriptive names for profiles (e.g., "PROFILE-1") 

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Maintain consistency in nomenclature 

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Include client or project references

Template Management

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• Use dedicated templates for each client 

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Test templates before activation 

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Maintain backups of custom templates

Security

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• Set complex passwords for maintenance 

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Configure IP controls when necessary 

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Use sandbox environment for e-commerce testing

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

Domain Not Reachable

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• Verify DNS configuration

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Check URL correctness in domain field 

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Verify server accessibility

Template Not Displayed

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• Check template existence in system 

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Verify template file permissions 

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Verify correct template-domain association

Email Problems

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• Verify mail profile configuration 

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Check SMTP parameters 

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Test email sending from configured profile