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PHP - how do I write code to login to a web site?

I would like to write a PHP script that will go to a website, enter my userid and password, and retrieve data. What PHP functions or classes can I get that will do that?

I have already tried PHP file_get_contents, which works great except it does not submit userids and passwords. Then I started looking at cURL, but was not sure if that is the best way to go.

Thank you

Solution

  • EDIT: My mistake, check out cURL

    Use cURL to login to websites

    cURL Tutorial

    Getting started with cURL

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