From 3181ae2a93b2c46112040036267d7c1767fe5109 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Derek Jones Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:28:46 -0500 Subject: updated docs to encourage installation of application and system folders above web root --- user_guide/installation/index.html | 11 ++++++++--- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) (limited to 'user_guide/installation') diff --git a/user_guide/installation/index.html b/user_guide/installation/index.html index 08f37ac9e..a64461314 100644 --- a/user_guide/installation/index.html +++ b/user_guide/installation/index.html @@ -66,9 +66,14 @@ Installation Instructions
  • If you intend to use a database, open the application/config/database.php file with a text editor and set your database settings.
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    If you wish to increase security by hiding the location of your CodeIgniter files you can rename the system folder -to something more private. If you do rename it, you must open your main index.php file and set the $system_folder -variable at the top of the page with the new name you've chosen.

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    If you wish to increase security by hiding the location of your CodeIgniter files you can rename the system and application folders +to something more private. If you do rename them, you must open your main index.php file and set the $system_folder and $application_folder +variables at the top of the file with the new name you've chosen.

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    For the best security, both the system and any application folders should be placed above web root so that they are not directly accessible via a browser. By default, .htaccess files are included in each folder to help prevent direct access, but it is best to remove them from public access entirely in case the web server configuration changes or doesn't abide by the .htaccess.

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    After moving them, open your main index.php file and set the $system_folder and $application_folder variables, preferably with a full path, e.g. '/www/MyUser/system'.

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    That's it!

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