Re: Secure connection with MySQL database

True. But I think you missed the point of the original question--there's no "non-web directory"... - E

To take it to another level, place the PHP file you are including in a non-web directory. That way, just in case the web server mucks up, there's no chance of PHP outputting the contents of the script, since the directory you place it in would not be readable by the web server. --- "Edwin @" <copperwalls@hotmail.com> wrote: Well, I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for but... if you name the file with a .php extension (instead of .txt or .inc) then your password is "protected". For example, you have a password declared like this: $my_db_username = 'MyUserName'; $my_db_password = 'MyPassWord'; And it's inside a file named "myfile.inc.php", then, even if somebody try to access the file using their browser like this: http://aaa.bbb.ccc/myfile.inc.php Nothing will appear... - E

How can I protect my username and password for my

connection

with a mysql server. I can't place a file outside

the root by the

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