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       MGF-1: Feed not displaying - Basic troubleshooting guide

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Issue Type: Informational 
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Issue Information
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Priority: Major					Status:      Closed
Resolution:  Informational Only (2014-11-27 21:56:29)
Project: mod Google+ Feed (MGF)


Reported By: btasker					
Assigned To: btasker


Affected Versions:		
	- Troubleshooting  			


Targeted for fix in version: 
	- Troubleshooting

Labels: Tips, Troubleshooting, 

Time Estimate: 0 minutes
Time Logged:   0 minutes


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Issue Description
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If you've configured mod_GoogPlus Feed but the feed doesn't appear, perform the following
steps to help narrow down the cause.

- Set Joomla's Error Reporting to _Development_
- Access the page displaying the module

If you see something similar to the following


-- BEGIN SNIPPET --

file(https://www.googleapis.com/plus/v1/people/nnn/activities/public?alt=json&maxResults=20&key=yourkey):

failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.0 403 Forbidden in

 -- END SNIPPET --

It means that Google's API is refusing your request. To gain an understanding of why, SSH
onto your server and do the following (replace $URL with the URL displayed in the error
message)


-- BEGIN SNIPPET --

curl -v "$URL"

 -- END SNIPPET --

The output should include some JSON detailing why the request was refused. Access your
Google API console and correct the root cause.

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btasker changed status from 'Open' to 'Resolved'
	
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btasker added 'Informational Only' to resolution
	
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btasker changed status from 'Resolved' to 'Closed'
	
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*Developer Console Instructions*

(Correct at time of writing, but Google seem to like changing the interface quite
regularly)


*Setting up an Auth Key*

https://console.developers.google.com


APIs & auth -> Credentials -> Public API Access -> Create New Key -> Server Key -> Accept
requests from these server IP addresses -> set Server's IP(s) - one per line -> Create

Take the generated key and use that.


*Making sure the Google+ API is enabled*

https://console.developers.google.com

APIs & Auth -> APIs

If Google+ isn't at the top, showing as _On_ type _Google+_ into the search box and enable
it.