Password protection

wicked_gal00 · 07-21-2003, 06:36 AM

I've seen this on other sites when there is a folder that is password protected and when you try to access it, you get a window where you have to put in the user name and password. One of the clients I'm designing a site for wants something like this. Can anyone tell me how it's done please?

dude · 07-21-2003, 07:51 AM

if your using cpanel there is a link in it that says password protect, then there are all the files, just click the file/folder you want to protect then go from there

FrontRow · 07-21-2003, 09:54 AM

this is a hosting issue more than a web design issue (or at least that is the better way to do it)

do you control the hosting? if so, what software do you use? (such as cpanel, plesk, etc)

wicked_gal00 · 07-21-2003, 12:34 PM

I use cpanel. I tried doing it how Randy said I should, but the folder I want to protect doesn't show up on the list. Only the top folders show I think.

dude · 07-21-2003, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wicked_gal00
I use cpanel. I tried doing it how Randy said I should, but the folder I want to protect doesn't show up on the list. Only the top folders show I think.

you can only password protect the top folders

Matt Wade · 07-21-2003, 06:48 PM

If you have telnet/SSH access, let me know. I will tell you the proper way to do this. You can password protect any folder. It does not need to be a top level folder.

It is done via .htaccess files. Using control panels is no good.

Again, if you have SSH/telnet access reply and let me know and I'll whip up a mini-tutorial to show you how to do this.

wicked_gal00 · 07-21-2003, 07:06 PM

PMed you, thanks Matt

xxlauren · 07-26-2003, 11:44 AM

There's an easy way tutorial on it...when i find it ill emssege you if you want

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wicked_gal00 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,383	Password protection I've seen this on other sites when there is a folder that is password protected and when you try to access it, you get a window where you have to put in the user name and password. One of the clients I'm designing a site for wants something like this. Can anyone tell me how it's done please? __________________ Annotate!Pro - App for drawing directly on top of your desktop for effective meetings and communication.

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wicked_gal00 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,383	I use cpanel. I tried doing it how Randy said I should, but the folder I want to protect doesn't show up on the list. Only the top folders show I think. __________________ Annotate!Pro - App for drawing directly on top of your desktop for effective meetings and communication.

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Matt Wade NamePros Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 180	If you have telnet/SSH access, let me know. I will tell you the proper way to do this. You can password protect any folder. It does not need to be a top level folder. It is done via .htaccess files. Using control panels is no good. Again, if you have SSH/telnet access reply and let me know and I'll whip up a mini-tutorial to show you how to do this. __________________ Matt Wade Codewalkers.com - PHP Help

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FrontRow NamePros Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Movieland Posts: 109	this is a hosting issue more than a web design issue (or at least that is the better way to do it) do you control the hosting? if so, what software do you use? (such as cpanel, plesk, etc)

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