Members Area?
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This really should be in programming help...
There are a few ways you can do this.
The simplest would be to use .htaccess and .htpasswrd files in the directory you want to make for members only.
When trying to open a file in this directory, the user is presented with a a user login screen and preventing access on failure.
This however looks naff!!!
The best way would be to use a server-side script, like php to manage information to/from a database of users.
However, you will have to learn to program in php as its not particularly simple!!!
I have built one on my site, with registration, encryption and page validation processes.
There are a few ways you can do this.
The simplest would be to use .htaccess and .htpasswrd files in the directory you want to make for members only.
When trying to open a file in this directory, the user is presented with a a user login screen and preventing access on failure.
This however looks naff!!!
The best way would be to use a server-side script, like php to manage information to/from a database of users.
However, you will have to learn to program in php as its not particularly simple!!!
I have built one on my site, with registration, encryption and page validation processes.
Well usually members areas require you to be registered to the site. So you will need a User System. You can find many free ones around. Some better then others and some just easy to learn with.
Here's an easy to use user system: Click Here (Have never tried this installer i've used the manual tutorial from the same site though)
It certainly isn't the best but if you do not know much php/mysql you can learn from that. Not to mention that site is valuable if you run that user system sense there is various tutorials on how to modify yours.
Here's an easy to use user system: Click Here (Have never tried this installer i've used the manual tutorial from the same site though)
It certainly isn't the best but if you do not know much php/mysql you can learn from that. Not to mention that site is valuable if you run that user system sense there is various tutorials on how to modify yours.
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I would recommend using a well-established system instead of using your own. If you want your members-only area to be truly secure, it's the best way to go.
