Can't find the answer to this in the forums...

[cynthia123]

Hi,

I posted about this yesterday, so I apologize for being redundant but it's something I need to figure out this week, and I haven't been able to find the answer in the archives, so here goes.

I need to build a "client access" section on my website. I've read a bunch on the forums about external sites such as zenfolio or imagequix...this isn't what I'm referring to. I see photographers who have a password protected "client access" page on their actual site, where presumably their clients can go see the proofs from their event. This gallery is keeping in theme with the site, aesthetically. It is not external.

How is this done? I don't know much about web design so I'm working with a designer. I am creating the mock-ups of what the gallery pages will look like in photoshop...all of that is taken care of, we just need a way to upload them to the client access section, and assign them a password. Help!

Thanks:-)
cynthia

[Alleh]

Try http://printroom.com/ your designer will have to integrate it into your website for it to look seamless. You can also do that with photoshelter.com

[Tom Reichner]

My SmugMug Pro account has this built right in - you can password protect any gallery you want to, each with it's own password.

- Tom

[Mocows]

If your designer doesn't already know how to build a login/gallery system, then going with SmugMug, etc... will be your best option. Developing and implementing a complex system like that takes quite a bit of time.

[TheHoff]

It can be automated or it can be done very simply with .htaccess and building the client directories manually.

http://www.addedbytes.com/apache/password-protect-a-directory-with-htaccess/

So each new client you have, you add a new directory under the webserver, upload their gallery, and then protect it with an .htaccess file that references their username and password in the .htpasswd file. Old school but very good protection.

[jemersonl83]

Designed a site recently for a local photographer and used Photocart: http://www.picturespro.com/pages/photography_shopping_cart/

It was easy to setup and she hasn't called at all to ask for help so it must be easy to use.