Login with PHP

[seasidekarate]

How can I create a working PHP login on x10 hosting? For the server host do I use Chopin or a different one? Could anybody help me do this, with a tut or something? Thanks so much.

[jtwhite]

Yes you can make login scripts. I would be glad to help you. For the server, I think you're talking about MySQL host? You would use "localhost"

[xav0989]

To write a PHP login script, you first need to know what session are. Once that is covered, you can read tutorials on how to create a login system: http://www.phpeasystep.com/workshopview.php?id=6 http://www.weberdev.com/get_example-3927.html

[seasidekarate]

ok so localhost. But when editing sql, How do I go about that? and the creation of databases. Does anybody have a code for a login and register with logout? I know it is a lot to ask, but I would love to know.

[Artheido]

ok so localhost. But when editing sql, How do I go about that? and the creation of databases. Does anybody have a code for a login and register with logout? I know it is a lot to ask, but I would love to know.

Before you dive right in, I suggest you read up on MySQL, PHP and server-sided scripting in general.

Login scripts can get a bit confusing if you type it up from the top of your head.

I suggest learning the basics from this site. And then maybe starting off with an open-forum? Also, check out the code behind some free blog/forum software like SMF etc. they help you gain a better understanding of how Login systems work.

Oh and check out the documentation for PHP and MySQL so you know what you have at hand.

I'm a newbie at MySQL and PHP, I've been reading most of the time. Just started actually coding... an open-forum a few days ago ;)

You can always expand it later to include a login system.

[misson]

Note that many of the above tutorials use outdated or deprecated PHP features, such as session_register(), $HTTP_SESSION_VARS and the old MySQL driver. These days you mostly need session_start(), $_SESSION and unset() (and maybe session_destroy and setcookie) for persistent session data and PDO for database connections. I tried to find a decent authentication tutorial, but haven't found one yet.

[xav0989]

Note that many of the above tutorials use outdated or deprecated PHP features, such as session_register(), $HTTP_SESSION_VARS and the old MySQL driver. These days you mostly need session_start(), $_SESSION and unset() (and maybe session_destroy and setcookie) for persistent session data and PDO for database connections. I tried to find a decent authentication tutorial, but haven't found one yet.

I might create a simple login system tutorial using PHP 5 features, however, my tutorial will probably use my own database connector, UniDB.

I'll drop you a line when I'll be done. Keep in mind that it could take up to a month or more.

[seasidekarate]

Thanks. My email is kevinwcaulfield@yahoo.com. If ya finish ur tutorial please send me the link. Thanks!

[whitebus]

I came across this article yesterday, which I thought you might find interesting...

http://www.phpbuilder.com/columns/ma...009172009.php3

hope it helps.
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