I can create a basic password script without a problem but I want to add a little twist to it. I want each user to have a $user, $pass, $loc wheras $loc would be their own file they are refered to (or directory as the case may be). Essentially I want to setup all my chat convos so each of them can see what we talk about so I need each of them rederected to their own page. EASY ENOUGH.

What I don't understand is how I could password protect the directories because if I just use http://www.page.com/cgi-bin/logs/$name everyone will know how to access eachother's files. How can I make a password script redirect a user to their own password protected diary? Would I need cookies?

I've never worked with security before so any help would be much appreciated.

In reply to password protecting directories by Anonymous Monk

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