1. Database Schema (SQL)
2. Database Connection (db.php)
3. Error Handling (errors.php)
4. Login (login.php)
5. Logout (logout.php)
6. Registration (register.php)
7. Dashboard (dashboard.php)
8. File Organization
Organize your files as follows:
9. Testing the Website
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Upload all files to your web server (
public_html
orhtdocs
folder). -
Ensure the database connection
db.php
is correctly configured for your server's settings. -
Open the website in your browser.
-
For login:
http://yourdomain.com/login.php
-
For registration:
http://yourdomain.com/register.php
-
After logging in, you will be redirected to the dashboard.
-
-
Test creating new users and logging in with those credentials.
Final Recommendations
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Enable SSL (HTTPS) for secure communication.
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Set up error logging to avoid displaying sensitive information on the live site.
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Backup your database regularly.
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Enable session security (e.g., regenerate session IDs with
session_regenerate_id(true)
).