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02-05-2007, 06:04 PM

Alex Eyre

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where do I start with this API business?
If I include a php document, will the users not be able to download it, open it and then find the password?
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02-05-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by halotree06

If I include a php document, will the users not be able to download it, open it and then find the password?
Alex

Correct, just ensure that the php document that contains the details is outside of the document root directory as I mentioned to you previously. That would make the file hidden to all users, but the server would still be able to link to it.