Login Page - Password Protected

[ohioexpress]

Ok, I'm not very familar with setting up log in pages.

Basically, here's the deal. I am a part of an organization, I want to set a login page for only certain members of the organization to see. Once they login to a certain page, I will have links with information and what not.

I'm using DreamWeaver and the help panel told me I need the following:
1. A database table of registered users.
2. An HTML form to let users enter a user name and password.
3. Log In User server behavior to make sure the entered user name and password are valid.

I have no clue as to where to start. Is this worth my time or should I set up a few "private pages" and just give the links to the people I want to have them?

Any advice/help is appreciated.

Thanks!

[wsmeyer]

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.

[ohioexpress]

Thank you for help, I'll probably attempt to do the login-page with the same password.

The information isn't "top-secret" but I'd like to have an online page for only a select few to see information.