how to add pwd to access folder in http

maginotjr · 11-10-2005, 04:40 AM

Im using apache as my http server and I wish to protect a folder from unautorized users.. but only from those that doesnt know the pwd... how can I add access to this folder, so when someone try to enter in the folder it ask for a password?

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fouldsy · 11-10-2005, 04:49 AM

Try reading through this from the Apache documentation: http://httpd.apache.org/docs/1.3/howto/htaccess.html, or ideally, put the options straight into your httpd.conf (depending on whether you have direct access to the server).

maginotjr · 11-10-2005, 05:31 AM

thanks fouldsy!

following the recommendation of Apache Im using the <Directory> option to give authorization to the folder... what toke me to the follow link:
http://httpd.apache.org/docs/1.3/howto/auth.html

Now authentication per directory is working 100%.

best regards!
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fouldsy · 11-10-2005, 05:38 AM

No problem, glad you got it working. Have fun!