[KeyLimePi]

I'd like to build a link to a secure directory through a very simple form; just two fields-- ID and password -- and a 'submit' button.

I'd like it so when someone enters his ID and password and hits the button it just links to the file in the secure directory (like http://username@password.domainname.com/secure_dir/file.html).

Is this possible without using ASP, PHP, PERL or anything to technical?

[mzllr]

if the directory is already secure on the server, the browser will generate the login form anytime you link to a file in the directory.

sample

if the directory is not secured on the server, you will have to use some sort of server-side language (ie PHP / ASP / JSP)...

[KeyLimePi]

You're right. The files are already in a secure directory, and it so the browser does generate a login window.

I was just thinking about putting that right into the main page (see below) so it's very clear to users that you need a login/pass to get to that section. Is it possible with just straight HTML or maybe Javascript?

Thanks.

[redJag]

You would need some type of server side script to do it. Otherwise, the password verification would be visible to the user. Not good.

[philzilla]

you could use a Flash widget to handle the login. still not 100% secure, but more so than a javascript fix