I've needed one a few times, and usually install some kind of forum and try to use that... which of course is terrible.

I've tried learning how to use joomla, but it's just way over the top. I'm not making a website, I'm making an application. But the user login system will all be authenticated through my webserver because I can't afford a dedicated server.

I did find a couple that seemed to be perfect, but one of them required some extensions I won't be able to install.


What I need is the basics, a mysql+php user system with a login/registration page that can handle sessions. I made my own, but it's giving me such a headache. I figure I should at least ask here.

So basically, what I was making was a MySQL database with just the very basics, username/email/password(encrypted)/id, then a registration and login page. I have all this working... but... it's terrible. It's just problem after problem, and ended up with my headers conflicting with the template, then after "fixing" that bug it would say people are already logged in (as a guest). Just bad programming, I know.

Does anyone know of a system that would suit my needs, that doesn't try to be super fancy and have a bunch of special tools I'll never take the time to learn?

There is no god like php script that will fit on any needs - that just isn't possible.

Post the problems that you have and will try to help you.

Don't look for a script keep working at it. It's good for learning and you will feel better about yourself in the long run. Post any code and errors here and we will be happy to help.