PHP MySQL bridge: How to make connection more secure?

This article provides suggestions on how to make your connection via PHP MySQL Bridge more secure.

1. Internal PHP MySQL Bridge login/password system
   At the top of bridge.php there are login/password pair - you need to change them right when installing PHP MySQL Bridge
   
   

2. Limit access to bridge.php from your IP/subnet only
   Create a rule in .htaccess. Contact your store developer or hosting company for assistance.

3. Access PHP MySQL Bridge via SSL-protected connection only
   You need to make following changes in .htaccess file. Please contact your hosting provider if you don't know how to do this.

<Files bridge.php>

<IfModule mod_ssl.c>

SSLRequireSSL

</IfModule>

<IfModule !mod_ssl.c>

# no non-ssl access

order deny,allow

deny from all

</IfModule>

</Files>

Rename bridge.php to the bridge file name that you are currently using.

If you have any other ideas - please suggest it via email support@emagicone.com

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