> >> I am trying to set up a script that will do different things based on > >> the > >> reffering page, without having to include the information in the URL. > >> Does > >> PHP have a built in variable or function that would tell the rest of the > >> script what page the user came from? Any help is much appreciated. > > > > there is $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER'] > > > > but it is unreliable > > > > Can I ask why? > not sure if you are asking me, but like someone already said in this thread "But be warned, they're not that reliable as some firewalls block/muck with them, and they can also be easily spoofed."
I also even turn them off when I am using mozilla/firefox. Just not a reliable variable -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php