I've configured my .htaccess file, created a password file too. I'm using: AuthType Basic AuthName "By Invitation Only" AuthUserFile "C:/Program Files (x86)/Apache Software Foundation/Apache2.2/htdocs/pw" AuthBasicProvider file Require user <UserName> Problem is, when I open a page I get a 403 error stating that I need to login to view the content. I was under the impression there would be a pop-up to enter my UserName and Password. Any help would be appreciated.