What is the best way to secure/limit access to directories and files?

[centerwork]

I've been searching for sometime now to find the best way to secure folder and files while allowing for an php login page?

 

The best way I have found is with a htaccess. But that uses basic authentication with the pop-up window. Other methods require Code spinets on each page. Any suggestion would be appreciated.

 

Thank you.

[centerwork]

Can anyone recommend a good tutorial for using a custom login page with htaccess?

[chmpdog]

I found this site, It explains a lot on htaccess and touches password protection

 

http://corz.org/serv/tricks/htaccess.php

 

[T-Bird]

I dont think there is any other method.

 

You either .htaccess which uses the generic popup window, you build a php login system, or you have your php page interface with the .htaccess file.  The later two both require code snippets.  If you dont want to copy/paste the code into ever page then put it into a separate page and use the include() function to tack it onto the top of every page.

[chmpdog]

I would recommend php, but thats just me. I think the .htaccess is unprofessional. Good luck