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In this exercise you will create URL aliases for all content, and create user roles to allow logged-in users to create content.
Goal
Download, enable, and configure Pathauto module. Create a new user role for site contributors.
Prerequisites
You will need the following knowledge and skills. If you need a review, check out the Additional resources section at the bottom of this page.
- Create URL alias patterns for content.
- Practice creating paths to all content items.
- Use the user management tools within Drupal.
Wireframe reference
You will need to refer to the wireframe collection PDF.
Tasks
Install the Pathauto module.
Configure the URL patterns according to the wireframes.
Bulk update all previously created content.
Create a user role called Contributor that allows users with that role to add their own reviews and top ten lists.
Recap
- Paths can be applied retrospectively to content.
- The URL structure should be considered at the design stage.
- Most security breaches are due to mismanaged user access settings.
Further your understanding
- Continue to the next lesson: Movie Project: Configure Search.
Additional resources
- Video: Spotlight: Pathauto (Drupalize.Me)
- Video: Hands-On: Automating URL Aliases (Drupalize.Me)
- Video: Hands-On: Creating Roles and Users (Drupalize.Me)
