Admin Password

[Ken44]

Hi

 

This is my post here after installing osC2.2 a few days ago. I have managed to import my database of products and all is looking good so far. :thumbsup:

 

My main concern is the Admin.

 

I am using free web space to see how thing go. However my host forbids the use of passwords on free space which means (I think) that I may not use .htaccess to password protect Admin.

My host also forbids the use of zip files so I cannot password protect with admin_login_1_2. (Unless there are instructions for installing this without uploading the zip file?)

 

I am hoping someone may have instructions for installing admin_login_1_2 manually or a suggestion of another method to password protect Admin.

 

Thanks.

 

Ken.

[Guest]

Simply put, dont use free web hosts.

 

If you want to really create a store which you will be depending on for a source of your income, do you really want to rely on whatever restrictions a free host may put on you? It might be wise to go ahead and signup for a paid hosting account with a LOT less restrictions. They're really not that expensive. Then, you will be able to add an .htaccess file to your admin folder and password protect it.

[Ken44]

Hi John

 

Thanks for your quick reply.

 

I do agree that free web space has disadvantages, however my 'shop' is only a small part of my site (at present) and I am not expecting a lot of income from it.

The rest of my site (mainly a gallery and tutorials) is working fine on free web space.

I was just concerned about the security of Admin.

I have unzipped admin_login_1_2 onto my PC so I know the locations of the files. I may have a go at a manual install.

 

Thanks.

 

Ken.