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TWikiUserAuthentication 13 - 15 Sep 2001 - Main.MikeMannix
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TWiki User Authentication

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Overview

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>		TWiki does not authenticate users internally, it depends on the REMOTE_USER environment variable. This variable is set when you enable Basic Authentication (.htaccess) or SSL "secure server" authentication (https protocol).
 TWiki uses visitor identification to keep track of who made changes to topics at what time and to manage a wide range of personal site settings. This gives a complete audit trail of changes and activity.

Authentication Options

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>		No special installation steps are required if the server is already authenticated. If it isn't, you have three standard options for controlling user access:
 
  1. Forget about authentication to make your site completely public - anyone can browse and edit freely, in classic Wiki mode. All visitors are assigned the TWikiGuest default identity, so you can't track individual user activity.
  2. Use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer; HTTPS) to authenticate and secure the whole server.
  3. Use Basic Authentication (.htaccess) to control access by protecting key scripts: attach, edit=, installpasswd, preview, rename, save, upload using the .htaccess file. The TWikiInstallationGuide has step-by-step instructions.
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 Forgotten your password? Use ResetPassword instead.

After submitting this form your password will be changed.
Fields marked ** are required
Your LoginName: **
Current password: **
New password: **
Retype new password: ** 
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 Remember your password? Use ChangePassword instead. Otherwise, use this form to get a new one e-mailed to you.

After submitting this form, you will receive an e-mail with your new, system-generated password, and a link to a page where you can change it.

ALERT! you must have at least one valid registered e-mail to be able to reset your password. If none of your registered e-mail addresses is valid, and you have forgotten your password, contact webmaster@new.law.columbia.edu.

Fields marked ** are required
Your LoginName: ** 
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Revision 13r13 - 15 Sep 2001 - 09:18:01 - MikeMannix?
Revision 12r12 - 14 Sep 2001 - 08:02:14 - PeterThoeny?
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