On 5/20/05, kevin.kempter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <kevin.kempter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > All; > > We have need to create a web site with a public area andan area only for users > with a login/passwd. > > I want to also manage the logged in pages with respect to basic security such > as a timeout feature that forces a re-login and dis-allowing non-logged in > users from visiting a specific url in the users area without first logging > in. > > I want to keep it real simple and I don't want to write a boatload of cgi code > that checks credentials every single time a link within the users area is > clicked if possible. > > Also, it's preferrable to use cgi but I'm open to something else if the ease > of development/implementation is worth it. > > Any thoughts ? Kevin, I have a family website that does exactly that with a few lines of php code and a mySql list of valid users and passwords. I would be happy to share the details with you if you are interested, either on or off list. bob