Question

I found a snippet of code that redirects if it’s the first visit, but when I tried to use it, it just stayed at that code. I don’t really understand too much about the cookies and how it works, so maybe you can help! Here’s the PHP code:

    <?php

    session_start();

    if (isset($_SESSION['FirstVisit'])) {

    $_SESSION['FirstVisit'] = 1;

    header("Location: http://example.com/index.php");

    // Don't forget to add http colon slash slash www dot before!

    }

?>

So how could I fix it so if it’s your first visit to the site it brings you to a certain page, and if not, the default?

Answer 1

You can use this code:

<?php
if (!isset($_COOKIE['firsttime']))
{
    setcookie("firsttime", "no", /* EXPIRE */);
    header('Location: first-time.php');
    exit();
}
else
{
    header('Location: site.php');
    exit();
}
?>

It will check if you have a cookie named "firsttime" and if not, it will create it and redirect to your FIRSTTIME page… If yes, it will just redirect you to the website…

EDIT 2021
Please don’t use this old method and either use a framework or better code. This is 10 years old now.