Simple .htaccess stuff (I can't believe I can't figure this)

Posted: Sat May 24, 2003 3:22 pm (20 years, 11 months ago)

OK... I'm using a .htaccess file to password protect part of my site but it doesn't work. I'm pretty sure the problem is where the .htpasswd file is, but I've no idea where to point it to in the .htaccess file (whether I need the complete URL, or whether it's dependant on the site base directory, or whether it's dependant on the folder where the .htaccess file is.)

Like I say, this is simple stuff, but I can't seem to find an answer anywhere!

Hope someone can help!

Richie

Posted: Sat May 24, 2003 3:27 pm (20 years, 11 months ago)

In your .htaccess file, you'll need the absolute path to your .htpasswd file. (I normally put both in the dir I want to protect.)

Posted: Sat May 24, 2003 3:43 pm (20 years, 11 months ago)

Code:

AuthType Basic
AuthName "moo!"
AuthUserFile /home/user/passwd
Require valid-user

it should look something like that...