Question about Rewrite Rule for .htaccess in protected folders

I'm an amember newbie, and I'd like to change the rewrite rule for protected folders so it goes to a different page than login.php. Basically, I'd like every folder I protect to go to a different, specific, preview page if one isn't a member.

I see where to put in the new URL in the two lines in .htaccess in the folder, but what about the code after that "?v=-1&url=%{REQUEST_URI}?%{QUERY_STRING} [L,R]" on the first line, and "?v=-1&url=%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R]" on the second.

Is it okay to delete this extra text?

Is there any downside to changing the rewrite rule away from login.php?

Sorry if this is a dumb question or has been asked before (searched but didn't see it).

Thanks!!!

I guess I probably should have posted this under "Setting Up and Protection". Sorry about that.

Hi femur,

Yes, it's okay to remove the extra text.

But on a separate note - your current members will also see the preview page. Suggest to put a "login here" link somewhere prominent on your preview page.

Lee