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Re: [Sheflug] simple question really



On Thu, 13 Jun 2002, Chris J wrote:

> > how do i password protect a directory on an apache based website.
> >
> > i think a file called .htaccess needs to go into the directory you want
> > to protect.
>
> Yep -- assuming Apache is configured this way [hunt for the directive
> "AccessFileName" in the apache config files] :)

All good information.  If your distribution didn't install it, you can get
the Apache documentation (there's a section on access control) at
www.apache.org.

I'm *always* referring to documentation...

Cheers

R


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