protecting scripts

[math]

Hi,

Is there a way to protect php-scripts?
Like for connecting to mysql, I have a php-file where pasword etc... are kept, I thought of putting those files in a separate folder but I can't seem to get the right chmod settings, I'd like the scripts to be able to access them but the user(s) shouldn't be able, So far I can only do one of them, but not both, does anybody have an idea?

It's not only for password, I also have scripts that should only be run at certain times (only the admin) or just when a certain thing occurs... If the users can run them separetly, They can damage the database and so on...

All idea's are welcome !!
Thanx in advance !!
math

 

[AnakinPt]

why you don't put them in restricted areas, and only run when some user call them?

for example, use $user_level

<?
session_start();
if ($user_level!='Admin') Header (&quot;Location: /&quot;
?>

all the users not admin will be redirected to the homepage.

Anikin
Hugo Alexandre Dias
Web-Programmer
anikin_jedi@hotmail.com

 

[BB101]

I think he means if PHP is brought down and the scripts are no longer parsed how do you hide them.

Look up php.net doc_root --BB

 

[KarveR]

If your webserver is *nix name them .scriptname by default they will be hidden.
Also most (windows included) versions of apache will hide .files as system files. ______________________________________________________________________
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