Need some help with CGI error log/PHP

[flosho]

This is my first post, so I'd like to say hello.

I just recently installed some open source PHP software for my website. Unfortunately the software doesn't have a great support forum.

The problem is after I install everything and attempt to log in using the default username/password (admin/admin) it will not work.

Also my captcha is not working either on the new register log in.

here is the error report from one attempt to create a new account:

PHP Warning:  session_start() [<a href='function.session-start'>function.session-start</a>]: open(/var/php_sessions/sess_55fc56667b6128f34398cb52da785ab7, O_RDWR) failed: No such file or directory (2) in /hermes/web10/b774/moo.yourpropertylisters/padmin/includes/forms/captcha.php on line 22
PHP Warning:  Unknown: open(/var/php_sessions/sess_55fc56667b6128f34398cb52da785ab7, O_RDWR) failed: No such file or directory (2) in Unknown on line 0
PHP Warning:  Unknown: Failed to write session data (files). Please verify that the current setting of session.save_path is correct (/var/php_sessions) in Unknown on line 0	

I do have some experience with php installations, as I currently run a phpbb forum, but that has a much larger support system. If someone could point me in the direction of how I could fix these warnings, that'd be great.

Additionally, I would grant access to view the database/ftp if that would help.

Also I'm not sure I can put a link to my actual site but Click This, unless this is unacceptable!

Thanks
Jason

[NogDog]

Looks like your server's PHP configuration has "/var/php_sessions/" defined as the default session directory, but it does not exist (or perhaps does not have the necessary permissions for the web server account to "see" it. If you are able to modify your php.ini settings or override them via a .htaccess file, you could change the session.save_path setting. Otherwise you might want to contact your server admin to find out what's going on.

[flosho]

I should be able to change it.

I do have a .htaccess

Also I use fatcow.com for my hosting.

If I am able to change the the save.setting_path settings, how do I know what to change them to?

I will contact fatcow and see if they can help as well. I appreciate the immediate response NogDog.

If there is any additional information I can provide to help, please let me know.

[dagon]

your host should have that all configured for you, it may be worth contacting them before making any changes

[flosho]

It works! You guys have been a great help! I'll be sure to stick around.

Thanks again guys!🆒