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Re: Allowing access to web scripts only from app

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From: Hans Galema
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 10:37
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roger wrote:
> I am using ICS http components to access scripts on my site and need to know
> if there is anything i can send as additional infomation or in a modified
> header etc to make the php scripts i am using refuse access to these scripts
> if the requests are not posted from my application.
> ie prevent browser access etc.

Your php script could examine environment variable HTTP_USER_AGENT,
This contains the used browsername.

Your http client should fill in HTTP_USER_AGENT before doing a get or
post.

> Thanks in advance...

???

> P.S.. if this is not the correct NG for this question please advise the
> correct one..

borland.public.cppbuilder.internet.web ?

Hans.
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