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How do i create accounts on websites to enable visitors to login, so they can post comments and give ratings?

I want to develop a website that will enable users to login, give ratings to other visitor’s comments, write comments and so fourth. What is the best method to go about doing so? I am signing up with Yahoo Web Hosting. With this webhosting package, i can use PHPMyAdmin. Can i use this program solely to create the databases and manage the databases, or do i need to use PHP and My SQL. Please advise coz i am super lost.

Your time is greatly appreciated. Thanx.

look up the htaccess and htpasswd files. it’s the simplest way to do it.

or you can write all sorts custom code to hand out cookies.