Problem logging into Admin after fresh install...

[etienv]

I have just installed zen cart on a test server as I am exploring its function and interface. I am having difficulties logging into the Admin area. I have follow all instructions well and still seem to be unable to access this area of the store. I put in the user name and password for the admin account and then hit login and it just returns to the same login page.

There are no errors in either apache or mysql to narrow down the problem. From what I can see, the database it accesses to verify my user credentials is not being either accessed or updated with any information, as there is no values being written in the database as to date and attempts logging in, no activity shows at all in the database table "admin". I would guess the script is not accessing the database to verify my login.

The install went well, and the database is in the mysql server.

Not sure whats wrong here, but cant access the admin pannel at all.

SSL is no. Admin SSL no also
default configuration with demo store installed.
PHP, Apache2 MySQL and all modules are current and upto date.
test server does not have domain name and is only privately accessable.

[kobra]

Use phpmyadmin and browse the admin table for users entered

If it were not addressing the DB - you would not get the login screen

[andilyn]

I'm having a similar issue only I get sent to a Yahoo page
http://cherrypitcrafts.com/admin-135...from=index.php

[kobra]

That takes me to the login screen

Try clearing your browsers cache

[wapa17]

Same here:
fresh installation of ZENCART 1.5.1 on a cherokee webserver 1.2.101, MYSQL 5.5.25, PHP 5.3.14

The admin-page didn't come up at all: Too many redirections detected.

Solution: in "admin/includes/application_top.php" search for the line

if (!isset($PHP_SELF)) PHP_SELF = $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'];

and replace it with

$PHP_SELF = $_SERVER['SCRIPT_FILENAME'].$_SERVER['PHP_SELF'];

Worked for me.
BTW: The same trick do it for OS-Commerce.

[noi.ng]

Did Fresh Install of Zen Cart 1.5.1.
PHP Version 5.3.10/ Apache Version Apache/2 My SQL 5.1.61
Successfully installed on a test site with ip address only.
Managed to reach Admin login screen using Safari 5.1.7.
Can't login from Safari in spite clearing cache/ resetting safari/ allowing cookies etc. Still can't login. Just stayed on same screen.
Tried logging in using IE & Firefox, login to admin successful.
Managed to see session logs via pHP admin (sessions correctly log) .
Any idea how to get around with Safari, my default browser?
Appreciate any tips.

[noi.ng]

Yes I did clear the cache & allow cookies all mentioned in the doc.
Problem is I only have issue with Safari for latest fresh install 1.51. On old v 1.3.7, safari was working perfectly.
Firefox & IE no problem.
Safari brings me to login screen but enter password won;t do anything. Just remains at login.
If I can't pass through Safari it is bad cos it means I can't access admin via ipad too.

[dbltoe]

Have you tried with your iPad?

[noi.ng]

Have you tried with your iPad?

I tried on iphone. Can't also. Haven't tried on ipad.

[noi.ng]

I tried on iphone. Can't also. Haven't tried on ipad.

Everything is fine now. I can login the admin from all browsers Safari (also on iphone), Firefox & IE.
Just as I suspected, I was just testing on a test domain which was not resolved. This works for other browsers except Safari.
Somehow Safari stayed on admin page even after submission.
I reinstalled zen cart 1.51 on another resolved domain & login has no issue now from Safari.
I am posting this updates for the benefit of other zenners stucked.
Thank you all those who posted reply on my query.