Admin reading pm and emails

[Yetkin]

we have received a few queries from members saying they have heard that the pm and email facilities on VB forums can be read by Admin.
We have answered back saying we can only see who is pm'ing or reading and how many they have received. we have search the Admin section and can find no reference to reading the private messages, but now been informed that the webmaster can read these messages,

Does anyone have the answer to this query.
Cheers

[SSSlippy]

we have received a few queries from members saying they have heard that the pm and email facilities on VB forums can be read by Admin.
We have answered back saying we can only see who is pm'ing or reading and how many they have received. we have search the Admin section and can find no reference to reading the private messages, but now been informed that the webmaster can read these messages,

Does anyone have the answer to this query.
Cheers

Yes they can be read, either by searching through the mysql database or by installing a mod from vb.org

[Joe Gronlund]

Yaa, you can install a plugin/product to enable reading of PM's via AdminCP..

[Steve Machol]

To get vB support on these forums you first need to be a licensed customer and register for Priority Forum Support. To do this, please go here:

http://members.vbulletin.com/membersupport_priority.php

...and enter your email address in one of the boxes. You'll need to have your customer number and password to access the page.

Once you've done this, please post in the appropriate support forum for your version.