Hello ...
As I have said before, I'm new to CB but have come across several issues.
I thought of consolidating them for easier access to potential solutions. Please advise if they should be separated.

Process
I have installed CB and functionality seemed good. I created several dummy members to see the registration process.
Process was the same for all:
1. i received e-mail telling me of required e-mail confirmation
2. I received e-mail telling me of approved membership status
I could not sign in, prior to confirmation.

However, I have asked a friend to join to see if he had easy registration. Here is the result:
1. He signed up
2. He received e-mail telling him of required confirmation
3. He immediately received 2nd e-mail telling him he was approved (he did not confirm first e-mail)
4. He attempted to sign in prior to confirming, and was allowed access

I deleted his account from the back end of Joomla and asked him to create a new account, which he did.
He received the same 2 e-mails simultaneously. he did not attempt to sign in prior to confirmation.
He confirmed and then signed in. (I have created 3 dummy "Invite" groups). One of my groups appeared in his profile.
Note: There was no request made by him to join any groups. I deleted account.

Has anyone had similar issues? Thanks.