Password protecting in Frontpage

Post by **Tel** » 17 Oct 2003, 09:33

Hi all

I would like to add a function to a website where clients can login and access other information.

I want it to be a simple username and password to access these pages. It won't be going into hectic databases and detail. Just simple pages that require a password to access.

I would also like to know whether I can do this with MS Frontpage 2002.

Thanks

Envinyatar

Post by **Thrall** » 17 Oct 2003, 10:13

Here's a link to a few JavaScripts and applets which will do that for you - pretty easy to use: JavaFile.com

Post by **Tel** » 17 Oct 2003, 10:53

Another problem ...

I cannot see java applets on the net. I have checked my security and it is enabled to view applets, activex, images.

Weird.

Post by **Thrall** » 17 Oct 2003, 11:29

Which browser (name and version) are you using - and is Java disabled?

Post by **Tel** » 17 Oct 2003, 11:41

I'm using IE6 + all latest updates. And I'm Java is enabled as I can view Java Scripts perfectly.

It's just the applets and that option is definitely enabled.

Post by **Cameron_Losco** » 17 Oct 2003, 11:45

Why not create a htaccess file to password protect the pages?

Post by **Tel** » 17 Oct 2003, 11:49

How do I do that Cameron?

Post by **Thrall** » 17 Oct 2003, 12:38

Mmmm, that's another way of doing it, Cammie, sure - Envinyatar, does your site run on Apache?

Envinyatar wrote:I'm using IE6 + all latest updates. And I'm Java is enabled as I can view Java Scripts perfectly. It's just the applets and that option is definitely enabled.

Ok, unless you have a firewall that's blocking them (for some odd reason) try reinstalling Java - you'll find it here

Post by **Tel** » 17 Oct 2003, 12:48

Unfortunately our site is hosted on a MS 2000 machine with IIS.

Post by **Thrall** » 17 Oct 2003, 13:01

Damn.

Ok...the first 4 files I pointed you to in my first reply are javascripts - and you said javascript works, so how about giving those a go?

mrberns · Post by **mrberns** » 17 Oct 2003, 14:25

the box is runnin winblows 2k?

so you should have a sql server or something like that runnin?

i'd just use asp.net, its not that complex, but it will require you to do a bit of reading, You dont have to go into databases in detail, but youll find that a basic understanding will enable you to create a much more impressive and functional site

my 2 cents...

Post by **Tel** » 17 Oct 2003, 14:31

I'll look into that mrberns, thanks

mrberns · Post by **mrberns** » 17 Oct 2003, 14:51

oh, and no you probably woudlnt be able to do it easily, if at all, with frontpage...

however you could use WebMatrix...

It requires the .NET framework to run, but the framework is a free download, as is the WebMatrix application, dont know the exact url, but have a look see at the microsoft site

Post by **Synkronos** » 17 Oct 2003, 15:55

Frontpage is a really bad html editor. Use _anything_ else, seriously. I use UltraEdit myself, and it has pretty good text highlighting. I really think a plain text editor is far better.

Post by **Cameron_Losco** » 17 Oct 2003, 16:07

Envinyatar wrote:How do I do that Cameron?

Sorry, I don't know of a way to do something similar on MS. I'll see what I can find.

I came across this script, another java script but maybe it will help.

http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex9/password.htm

Post by **Cameron_Losco** » 17 Oct 2003, 16:13

BTW, who are you hosting with?

Post by **Tel** » 17 Oct 2003, 20:09

Frontpage is a really bad html editor. Use _anything_ else, seriously. I use UltraEdit myself, and it has pretty good text highlighting. I really think a plain text editor is far better.

I do handcode my html, I use AceHtml 5 Freeware from Visicomm Media. The *only* reasons I use Frontpage are because of the easy-to-implement search and form functions.

BTW, who are you hosting with?

We are currently hosted by Tiscali

DarkStreetDevelopment · Post by **DarkStreetDevelopment** » 18 Oct 2003, 13:58

Here's how to use htaccess:

http://wsabstract.com/howto/htaccess3.shtml

First make sure though, some hosts don't like people using htaccess on their servers.

You can use a server side language such as PHP as well, but the htaccess will be less work.

HuNtingGoof · Post by **HuNtingGoof** » 20 Oct 2003, 13:36

Hey all... 2 other html editors r 1st page and WebEdit.
But I mainly handcode most of mine in a plain editor called Context!

2 questions bout those java applet things...

1... Have u got the latest Java jre/sdk installed?
2... Does a pwd box popup asking u for certain access to it..?

McGuywer · Post by **McGuywer** » 03 Aug 2004, 15:21

Password Protecting through Javascript is a very bad idea because we all know that it is very very unsecure, the password is the page that you go to if the password is correct. How stupid? The first thing a hacker will look for is any pages that are linked. And he will be able to see if the script is Java or not. Use Coffee Cup Password Wizard version 4, but it will cost $30 to put your site on the internet.
Good luck.