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Old 06-16-2006, 02:49 AM
wsmeyer wsmeyer is offline
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Default Re: Login Page - Password Protected

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Originally Posted by ohioexpress
set up a few "private pages" and just give the links to the people I want to have them?
This would be the simplest and quickest way, but I'm sure you realize there would not be any type of security. If you go this route make sure you also use a robots.txt file to keep the search engines from spidering your "hidden" pages.

Next up would be a simple login page with a password box. Everyone would enter the same password which would set a cookie as "logged-in" and they would then be able to access the pages. This method would still be fairly easy, would not require a database, and would allow you to have links in your site pointing to the pages or the login page. This is about as secure as the privacy locks on a bathroom door.

For a real login script you'll need a database to store usernames and passwords, and a fair amount of programming skill in either ASP/PHP depending on your hosting. Most people at this point modify one of the freeware login scripts for their use. If you're going to be dealing with money, sensitive information, or anything that will attract hackers, you'll need to hire someone.

Hope that gives you some direction.

Willian.
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