Members Area?

[mxc10160]

I need help making a members only area in my site and I am trying to make it and I need a little help.

Thanks


Matt

[freecrm]

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.

[tittat]

*****Thread Moved to Programming Help*****

[Coonz]

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.

[garrettroyce]

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.

[mxc10160]

I will try to make it work. Thanks for all of the help.

[xav0989]

I could help you building it. send me a PM