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+<?php
+//include auth.php file on all secure pages
+include("db/auth.php");
+?>
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html>
+<head>
+<meta charset="utf-8">
+<title>Welcome Home</title>
+<link rel="stylesheet" href="css/loginstyle.css" />
+</head>
+<body>
+<div class="form">
+<p>Welcome <?php echo $_SESSION['username']; ?>!</p>
+<p>This is secure area.</p>
+<p><a href="db/dashboard.php">Dashboard</a></p>
+<a href="db/logout.php">Logout</a>
+</div>
+</body>
+</html>
