Re: Authorization Script

I don't know of any scripts that are free, but several which can licences
can be purchased, if you would like one of these, let me know right away and
I can help you out.

- Jason Boudreault
----- Original Message -----
From: <the_jalal(at)yahoo.com>
To: "David Duncan" <david.duncan(at)outpostatlantis.com>
Cc: <hwg-techniques(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: Authorization Script


>
>
> On Thu, 11 Jan 2001, David Duncan wrote:
>
> > I am not sure if this is the appropiate list, but here goes:
>
> Well, its a little outside the remit of the list....
>
> >
> > I am looking for a script that is an authentication system.
> > Basically, I am using a htaccess secured area. I need a script that
> > a user can log in and then complete a form. That form would then
> > send the user an email and once that user replies (hence verifying
> > that email), the program will automatically update the .htpasswd
> > file with that username and password (and hopefully verify that that
> > username is not already taken.
>
> What you need is server side scripting, either Perl or PHP (or ASP or
> JSP...). The scripting is not so complicated, what makes it complex is
> dealing with:
> What happens if the email bounces?
> What happens if the user name is taken?
> What kind of security will be needed to stop someone triggering the update
> without filling in the form?
>
> >
> > If there is another suggested route, I would appreciate any advice.
>
> Nope, sorry I can't think of a pre-made script offhand, but maybe someone
> else here knows of one.
>
> cheers
> -- jalal --
>
>

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