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nipper
2005-07-23
2013-06-03
  • nipper

    nipper - 2005-07-23

    If I change process.php and global.inc.php fiels to file permissions 644, will this provide some security?

     
    • nipper

      nipper - 2005-07-23

      I just passwor d protected the admin folder.

       
    • TNTEverett

      TNTEverett - 2005-07-23

      No.  Adding some security is more involved than just changing permissions. 
      The standard installation does not provide any security.  Anyone can find the generator and create new forms or delete what you have created. 
      1.)Create your form.
      2.)Take the form directory (where process.php is) and all subdirectories and files below this level.  Move it to another location that is not below the generator install directory. 
      3.)Add an index.html file to the directory where your process.php file is.
      4.)Change permissions of all php files to 755.
      5.)Change permissions of all html, pictures, and graphics to 644.
      6.)Change the admin directory such that you need a password to access it (add .htaccess file). 

      This should cover you for almost all security issues.  Note that your form has a new URL.  If you have added the URL to any web pages you will need to update the URL to the new form location. 

       
    • nipper

      nipper - 2005-07-23

      ok, thnak you

      If I dont plan to  make addtl forms at this time, what files can I delete?

       
    • TNTEverett

      TNTEverett - 2005-07-24

      You can delete the whole phpgenerator installation as long as you have successfully copied your form to another location. 
      You can password protect the installation directories if you prefer to keep it around for some time. 

       
    • Musawir Ali

      Musawir Ali - 2005-07-24

      good job with providing support on the forums TNT. It is much appreciated.

       
    • nipper

      nipper - 2005-07-24

      Thanks TNT for your support
      Its all new to me!

       

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