.htpassword Generator

[justedee]

I will get this!

 

1) I need to change the chmod to 644. I have NO idea how to do this, where to go to do this, or ever where to begin.

I am sure there is a bit of code with a "/" where I just type 644 into it, but I don't have any idea where to begin to look.

 

2) I am trying to install the htpassword Generator contrubution and I am so stuck. I don't know how to open .htaccess. Frontpage won't. I can view it in Admin, but I'm not sure if I can make the changes there. I think I know how to change /you/server/path/.htpasswd line. I just go to admin/tools/File Manager and copy the code under File Manager, right?

 

3) Also, there is code I am told to copy into .htaccess, again I can't open it in anything. Can I then go into admin/tools/File Manager/.htaccess and just paste the info there.

 

4) Then it reads:

Then make a file called .htpasswd. Below is the text you need to enter into your .htpasswd file, then upload the file to the directory you specified in the .htaccess file!

Does that mean upload the file to "/you/server/path/"? (which I find in file manager under the word file manager?)

 

Oh someone just shot me! Am I just over thinking all this?

I am very new to programming, I'm trying to keep up. Please speak in very small words! lOl

~e

(PS also 7 month pregnant and moody) :'( I love my avatar, (I love Fry) but you don’t know how accurately that image describes me! :blink:

Edited April 16, 2007 by justedee

[Iggy]

I will get this!

 

Yes you will! :)

 

1) I need to change the chmod to 644. I have NO idea how to do this, where to go to do this, or ever where to begin.

I am sure there is a bit of code with a "/" where I just type 644 into it, but I don't have any idea where to begin to look.

 

chmod means Change Mode and it refers to the permissions level of the user/group/world bits for a particular file or folder.

 

7 means that particular user/group/world can read/write/execute

6 means that particular user/group/world can read/write

5 means that particular user/group/world can read/execute only

4 means that particular user/group/world can read only

 

Any good FTP client will have the facility to change perms on a file or directory

 

2) I am trying to install the htpassword Generator contrubution and I am so stuck. I don't know how to open .htaccess. Frontpage won't. I can view it in Admin, but I'm not sure if I can make the changes there. I think I know how to change /you/server/path/.htpasswd line. I just go to admin/tools/File Manager and copy the code under File Manager, right?

 

Pass on frontpage entirely and get a decent text editor. FTP you're files. Don't use the file manager. You won't regret the extra time it takes to get used to this way of doing things.

 

3) Also, there is code I am told to copy into .htaccess, again I can't open it in anything. Can I then go into admin/tools/File Manager/.htaccess and just paste the info there.

 

Youuuuuu could. But I wouldn't :) FTP the file to your local machine. Make the change. FTP it back to the server.

 

4) Then it reads:

Then make a file called .htpasswd. Below is the text you need to enter into your .htpasswd file, then upload the file to the directory you specified in the .htaccess file!

Does that mean upload the file to "/you/server/path/"? (which I find in file manager under the word file manager?)

 

Create the file on your local machine, paste in the user/pass combo, ftp to the dir you specify in .htaccess

 

Oh someone just shot me! Am I just over thinking all this?

I am very new to programming, I'm trying to keep up. Please speak in very small words! lOl

~e

(PS also 7 month pregnant and moody) :'( I love my avatar, (I love Fry) but you don’t know how accurately that image describes me! :blink:

 

There's no real trick to it but to learn. It takes some time so don't expect to jump in and kick butt immediately. You WILL make mistakes but you won't the second time :lol:

 

Iggy

Edited April 16, 2007 by Iggy

[justedee]

Yes you will! :)

chmod means Change Mode and it refers to the permissions level of the user/group/world bits for a particular file or folder.

 

7 means that particular user/group/world can read/write/execute

6 means that particular user/group/world can read/write

5 means that particular user/group/world can read/execute only

4 means that particular user/group/world can read only

 

Any good FTP client will have the facility to change perms on a file or directory

Pass on frontpage entirely and get a decent text editor. FTP you're files. Don't use the file manager. You won't regret the extra time it takes to get used to this way of doing things.

Youuuuuu could. But I wouldn't :) FTP the file to your local machine. Make the change. FTP it back to the server.

Create the file on your local machine, paste in the user/pass combo, ftp to the dir you specify in .htaccess

There's no real trick to it but to learn. It takes some time so don't expect to jump in and kick butt immediately. You WILL make mistakes but you won't the second time :lol:

 

Iggy

 

Pass on frontpage entirely and get a decent text editor. FTP you're files. Don't use the file manager. You won't regret the extra time it takes to get used to this way of doing things.

What would you suggest?

Then what would you suggest until I stop buying forumal and diapers and can actually afford something good?

 

 

chmod means Change Mode and it refers to the permissions level of the user/group/world bits for a particular file or folder.

 

7 means that particular user/group/world can read/write/execute

6 means that particular user/group/world can read/write

5 means that particular user/group/world can read/execute only

4 means that particular user/group/world can read only

 

Any good FTP client will have the facility to change perms on a file or directory

 

Ok that is a lot more clear. Finally I understand why!

I use FTP commander, yup it was free! I'm still not clear on what I have to do. I looked at my help files in my ftp, but it does't say anything about changing permissions.

Is this something where I have to rename a file or actaully go into a file and change something.

 

Thank you so much for your help.

~eDee

[bkellum]

Hello once again eDee,

 

Iggy suggested using FTP to change the permissions and it usually works like this:

 

Open your store files in a FTP client software. Once you can visually view the folders and file names, you should be able to right click on any particular folder/file and select CHMOD/Properties.

Depending upon the FTP client software that you are using, it should display some options to allow you to enter a number such as 644, 755, 777, etc.

 

Enter the correct permission settings and away you go.

 

Note: You will need to know what type of server your host is using since it will have direct implications upon how you will be able to change file/folder permissions. Hopefully you are hosted on a Unix server which allows you to change permissions as described above.

 

Hope this has helped you out,

[bkellum]

What would you suggest?

Then what would you suggest until I stop buying forumal and diapers and can actually afford something good?

 

Thank you so much for your help.

~eDee

MS FrontPage is OK to edit your HTML such as a STS Template but I would never use it to edit your PHP code. It is alright to open your store in MS FrontPage, but if you want to edit any of the PHP files, I would suggest right clicking on the file in FrontPage, and then select "open with" and choose a good PHP editor. MS FrontPage will automatically open the file in the program you just chose and when you are done with the edits, MS FrontPage will automatically save that file to the server (if you are working live anyway).

If you do not have a good PHP editor, you could always use NotePad. Just be sure to turn word wrap off to prevent any parse errors. If you are looking for a good PHP editor, I would suggest PHP Designer 2007. Do a Google search for thier web site if you are interested.

 

And most of all...Don't let all of this get you overwhelmed! We have all been where you are.

[Iggy]

What would you suggest?

Then what would you suggest until I stop buying forumal and diapers and can actually afford something good?

 

I'm on a Mac so I have limited experience with PC editors BUT...

 

I have tried jEdit and found it to be pretty adequate. You will need a java virtual machine for this editor (luckily they spell out where to get it and how to install it).

http://www.jedit.org/

 

There are more. Google can help out there or I'm sure some folks here can suggest some.

 

Also search these forums as there will be good advice on diff programs (to compare two files) as well as free graphic editors etc.

 

Iggy