>I am new to PHP and need some help. >I was wondering if there is a way to get hold of the IP address of a site >visitor with PHP. I'm trying to develop an interaction where the server >would recognise a new visitor from a returning visitor via the IP address.
IP address is useless for identification. Dial up users change IP faster than their underwear, and corporate users behind a firewall will share an IP. Use http://php.net/sesssion_start -- Like Music? http://l-i-e.com/artists.htm -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php