log in to a website

[Fuzzyman]

passion_to_be_free at hotmail.com wrote:
> I'm learning python, and my goal is to write a script that will log
> into a website for me. The site uses HTTPS, the form uses the "POST"
> method.
>
> >From what I've been able to find so far, it looks like i need to use
> the urllib2 module...does anyone know where I can find some good sample
> code to read up on how to do this?
>
> -Thx

Is it just BASIC authentication ? (http error code 401).

Clientform is still worth investigating - but if you want help on BASIC
authentication then checkout
http://www.voidspace.org.uk/python/articles/authentication.shtml

Best Regards,

Fuzzyman
http://www.voidspace.org.uk/python