Subject: Re: .htaccess
From: Joshua J.Kugler (isd@as.uaf.edu)
Date: Tue Apr 22 2003 - 12:16:34 AKDT
I would check the permissions 1) on the directory itself, and 2) on the
.htaccess file. The .htaccess file must be readable by the web server, so
should either be world readable (bad idea) or owned and readable by 'nobody,'
or whataever user the web server runs as.
j----- k-----
On Tuesday 22 April 2003 12:11, schneider@ferocitydesign.com wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I'm trying to get my .htaccess file working properly to password protect a
> directory. My .htaccess looks something like this:
>
> AuthUserFile /home/username/some/directory/.htpasswd
> AuthName username
> AuthType Basic
> <Limit GET>
> require valid-user
> </Limit>
>
> I've got .htpasswd with a list of usernames and encrypted passwords.
>
> I'm not getting a password request dialog box, just an "access forbidden"
> error.
>
> Are permissions a factor? Any help on what I'm missing would be splendid.
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