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The nsIPromptService promptUsernameAndPassword is not working

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I have run the username/password code in php, and it doesn't run the code! Am I missing something here?

I've tried put the code into the php file, or imported it... please help :(

I have run the username/password code in php, and it doesn't run the code! Am I missing something here? I've tried put the code into the php file, or imported it... please help :(

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Are you creating an add-on?? That method is for use in add-ons, not websites.

https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Mozilla/Tech/XPCOM/Reference/Interface/nsIPromptService (note the reference to privileged code)

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Is there a way I can put a Username/Password box in website (without a server)?

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How do you display your website without a server, is it a set of files on your own computer?

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Yes, it is.

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I don't know how to secure local files from being opened using file:/// URLs. You can add a form to any page, but I don't think it will be operable. You could search around on the web for a solution, or try one of these sites: Where to go for developer support.