Re: Passing Username and Password on the command line

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2000


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 25963
interpreted = N
texte = You can try: http://username:password@www.domain.com/blar but I remember having trouble doing that with authentication. But, at that point, the username and password are open, so it may not even be worth assigning usernames and passwords, but rather to assign userIDs and just pass those as arguments in the URL, and have them LOG IN for further personal features. -HowardOn Fri, 7 Jan 2000, John Cacchiani wrote:> I was wondering if there is any way to pass the Username and Password on the > command line. We have developed a very simple In-Out board for our > employees. The problem is that people forget to check themselves in and > out. The idea I had was to create a shortcut and put it in the startup > folder. > > The shortcut would contain > http://server.com/xx.tpl?command=replace&db=inout.db etc, etc. > > The idea is that this URL goes to the database and changes the status to in > when the computer is turned on. The only problem is when the URL is > executed an Authenticate dialog box opens up. Can I include the username > and password right on the command line so this is all processed without the > user even touching the computer? > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. > To end your Mail problems go to . > > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Passing Username and Password on the command line (Howard Wolosky 2000)
  2. Re: Passing Username and Password on the command line (Nicolas Verhaeghe 2000)
  3. Passing Username and Password on the command line (John Cacchiani 2000)
You can try: http://username:password@www.domain.com/blar but I remember having trouble doing that with authentication. But, at that point, the username and password are open, so it may not even be worth assigning usernames and passwords, but rather to assign userIDs and just pass those as arguments in the URL, and have them LOG IN for further personal features. -HowardOn Fri, 7 Jan 2000, John Cacchiani wrote:> I was wondering if there is any way to pass the Username and Password on the > command line. We have developed a very simple In-Out board for our > employees. The problem is that people forget to check themselves in and > out. The idea I had was to create a shortcut and put it in the startup > folder. > > The shortcut would contain > http://server.com/xx.tpl?command=replace&db=inout.db etc, etc. > > The idea is that this URL goes to the database and changes the status to in > when the computer is turned on. The only problem is when the URL is > executed an Authenticate dialog box opens up. Can I include the username > and password right on the command line so this is all processed without the > user even touching the computer? > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. > To end your Mail problems go to . > > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Howard Wolosky

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