englishchrissy Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Hi Everyone, In the documentation on page 9 it says this:- You need to .htaccess your /catalog/admin directory so that it is password protected. You can use the password manager in your server admin area like cpanel. Please can someone expand on this as I'm a bit of a newbie to this stuff. I'm using Apahe2 on Windows XP. Thanks for you time guys. Webmaster www.SexoticToys.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddp Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Hi Everyone, In the documentation on page 9 it says this:- You need to .htaccess your /catalog/admin directory so that it is password protected. You can use the password manager in your server admin area like cpanel. Please can someone expand on this as I'm a bit of a newbie to this stuff. I'm using Apahe2 on Windows XP. Thanks for you time guys. You are right use the password protection offered by your server. oscommerce does not secure the admin on its own. Backup before making changes. Backup before making changes! Backup before making changes!! You did do a backup? eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spax Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 It means once you have your OSC site uploaded to your server. On your server, you will have your own admin screen/panel, one such is cpanel. From cpanel or your equivalent, you should be able to password protect your catalog/admin directory. If you don't have that option with your host admin area, just ask your host to do it for you. Also, once you have uploaded your site, you will be able to change file permissions via ftp. If you haven't yet picked a host, make sure when you are looking for one, you establish they have all or most of the options that will make your life easier. For instance, make sure the host you choose has: Linux OS, Apache servers, PHP, MySql, phpMyAdmin and if possible, supports osCommerce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satish Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Hi Everyone, In the documentation on page 9 it says this:- You need to .htaccess your /catalog/admin directory so that it is password protected. You can use the password manager in your server admin area like cpanel. Please can someone expand on this as I'm a bit of a newbie to this stuff. I'm using Apahe2 on Windows XP. Thanks for you time guys. Two ways to do it. 1)First one is the simplest is to go to control panel and link that has password protedt directory.This will generate an .htacess filr and add a line that has user name and encrypted password to the passwd file. 2)The other way is to manual upload an htacess file and modify the passwd file Satish Mantri Ask/Skype for Free osCommerce value addon/SEO suggestion tips for your site. Check My About US For who am I and what My company does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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