Need to create a very simple form that sets a cookie and records IP address

hockey2112

I need to create a very simple form page. The page would list terms and conditions of usage of an internet connection. The person would type their full name into a single field, check off a checkbox for "I agree to the terms and conditions", and would then click "submit". This action should set a cookie in their browser that would then allow them to bypass this page the next time they connect to the internet. Their name, the checkbox "answer", and their IP address should then be saved to a MySQL database.

I am just not sure where to start to accomplish those items. Can anyone here advise me on how to accomplish those specific tasks, or maybe point me somewhere that I could find an answer/method? Basically, I need something similar to what you would find if you went to a coffee house or an airport and tried to connect your laptop to their wi fi connection... you would be presented with a page showing their terms and conditions, you accept those terms, and you are then free to use the connection without having to agree to the terms again.

Thanks!

dalecosp

Keep in mind that a cookie is hardly permanent. I'm not sure of your requirements, but a more standard approach would be to check against the database each time. On the other hand, if you are actually programming a "captive gateway", I suppose maybe the cookie is the thing.

Typically, you have a form page and a "handler script". Have a look at [man]setcookie/man to see how cookies are set in PHP.

You'll also want to investigate the MySQL section of the manual.

Note that the "MysqlI" interface has superseded "MySQL" in PHP, but not all
hosts have implemented mysqli support. Some installations may support both,
and others only one of the two interfaces.

The remote IP is available in the $_SERVER array:

<?php

//show the user his/her IP addy:
   echo "Your IP Address is ".$_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'];

?>

Hope this helps!

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