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clock109
4-9-04, 10:38 PM
Ok, I am really new to this stuff so bare with me. What I'm trying to do is create a hidden area that only people that I give the exact url can access. I can't seem to figure out how. For example I want to have my main page with all the normal links when someone types in my domain. Then I want an area that can be accessed by someone typing in "www.mypage.com/private" or something like that and be directed to a diffrent area. that wont be linked to on the main page. Did I confuse everyone enough? Any Ideas on how to do this?

Thanks
Craig
B&T
4-9-04, 11:30 PM
Using ftp - create a subdirectory under htdocs called private. Then what you want to do will work.
tbonekkt
4-9-04, 11:33 PM
Just be advised that it's possible for someone to guess the name of a page and access the information. You might want to consider some sort of password protection.
BerksWebGuy
4-9-04, 11:33 PM
You can do as above to get started...then you can even password protect the 'private' folder if you want to...just follow the tutorial HERE (http://help.powweb.com/tutorials/htaccess/passprotect.php).

You can also use a redirect using .htaccess...also in the tutorials (help.powweb.com).
tbonekkt
4-9-04, 11:34 PM
We think alike Berks! :D
BerksWebGuy
4-9-04, 11:36 PM
You beat me to the draw Tex :D
BerksWebGuy
4-9-04, 11:44 PM
So the main idea...make a folder in your htdocs folder, call it anything you like. Then direct your privleged visitors to that address...and you can password protect it with the link above.
clock109
4-9-04, 11:47 PM
Thank you so much everyone for the help. It worked perfect.

Craig
BerksWebGuy
4-9-04, 11:50 PM
Glad you got it going...but make sure to visit the tutorials (http://help.powweb.com) and see alot of options you have.
IanS
4-10-04, 05:10 AM
Originally posted by BerksWebGuy
Glad you got it going...but make sure to visit the tutorials (http://help.powweb.com) and see alot of options you have.
I'd also add the added protection of mixing letters and numbers in the directory name, going so far as to mix upper- and lower-case (but don't start the directory with Upper case as that has caused problems in the past). This directory name should be pasted in each time it is used to ensure that no typing errors are introduced.