log in page help

[jimwyso]

I am a network administrator “attempting”  to edit my web site with a new PHP feature, but I don’t know the first thing about PHP. What I am trying to do is create a logon page that will check a database (preferably access)or a file for password authentication then display a page will a few links based on the user name the person login as. I don’t need people to stay logged in, I don’t need a log out button. Can someone please direct me to where I can find relevant information on how to start with this, or some place that I can get code and edit it. Thank you

[trq]

http://www.google.com.au/search?q=php+login

[Caesar]

Heh....I see where thorpe is going. Your question is a bit too open-ended. In other words, short of writing the code for you...if you don't know PHP, you're better off looking around for existing examples. Though I would encourage learning PHP as a better alternative.

 

Also...

 

1. Access db is most definitely not a preferred approach when dealing with PHP. (Or any language for that matter! It's complete crap! No offense. And yes, I have experience (Forced) working with it. It sucks elephant ***** and I would not use it again. Especially with a significant amount of data.). My suggestion would be to use a MySQL or MSSQL database.

2. If there will be sensitive information shared, you want the login to be secure. "Staying logged in" would help when checking the session information/access.

 

Look into using sessions. Very easy to write the code, and you can do a lot in terms of keeping track of users.

 

Edit: So I guess my advice is to look into a login system using MySQL and PHP sessions.