Hi,

Since I am new to website creation, I have decided to create a family website while Im still learning the techniques.

I'd like to know how I can restrict the pages to be viewed only by registered members (say family members or close friends who know the username, if not have their own username and password)? I intend to create one where we can share photos, videos and articles about our family.

Thanks, Bheng

Hi Bheng, there are many free scripts online that you can download and create a user or members login area. For example the site below shows you how...

http://www.phpeasystep.com/workshopview.php?id=6

If you're going to use PHP like they did in the tutorial above then you need to login to your host and create a database. It's not really hard to do and most hosts make the directions easy to follow.

There are other ways to do this without needing a database but some of them aren't always as secure. I like the tutorial above and they even show you how to create a database.

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Bheng

Before getting into doing it yourself in any way check with your host. I use Dreamhost and their setup lets you designate any domain or folder (including any subfolders to that) as requiring a login. All I have to do is designate it as protected and assign id(s) and password(s). Very simple.

In other words, check with your host first. No use doing it the hard way unless you have to.

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thanks guys, I will check both options.