webpage login - not CMS

ludzer

Folks, what alternatives can I have if I want a secure login page on my site to allow users to register just to view certain content when logged in? Do I need to use a CMS?

basically what I want to do is have a login option on the front page. I want to be able to email users with login details and when they log in they get to view another coulple of pages on the site.

thanks

cormee

You can use your .htaccess file to password protect areas of your site. Not the most elegant solution but it will do the job.

ludzer

Thanks Cormee, but not sure that will work for me.

cormee

You could have a look at Sitelok too, it's a great piece of software but not the easiest to set up and maintain. It would be easier using a CMS tbh.

lil_lisa

Well, what are you coding it in? PHP and MySQL can be pretty secure if used correctly. Do you have a database set up to store there details or are you looking to store everything with a third party?

Trojan

You could use a simple PHP script if you're not looking for something too complex. Here's one example (I make no claims about it's security but code looks ok):

http://www.zubrag.com/scripts/password-protect.php

ludzer

lil_lisa wrote: »

Well, what are you coding it in? PHP and MySQL can be pretty secure if used correctly. Do you have a database set up to store there details or are you looking to store everything with a third party?

Sorry have been away. Well if I can help it I dont want to use a full cms, so just xhtml & css.
I dont have a data base setup but can be done.

ludzer

Trojan wrote: »

You could use a simple PHP script if you're not looking for something too complex. Here's one example (I make no claims about it's security but code looks ok):

http://www.zubrag.com/scripts/password-protect.php

HHmmm ok might try that and see how it preforms - cheers T

ludzer

Thats a handy little script and could work very well for what I want to do, but how secure do you think it is? How easy could someone bypass it? Not that the info will be super confidential but still for peace of mind.

Could I point that php file to a mysql data base with the login details being held there instead?

dangermouse2005

I know you've mentioned not wanting to use a CMS but for ease of use and for security I would definately recomend Wiccle Web Builder.
I've used it for a few client sites and its second to none. I've seperate membership logins for different levels of access. Great for exactly what you are talking about. There is a free version iWiccle which has a good few modules but the one I used as above had loads of them.
PM if you need anymore info or I can forward on some of those websites if you want to take a look for yourself.

stevenmu

ASP.Net 2.0 onwards has built in security functionality if you're willing/able to use it.

Evil Phil

Folks, please don't ask for a PM in thread. It's against the forum rules.

Also, the mention of iWiccle means I'll be paying very close attention to this thread.