How to protect the file using .htaccess and .htpassword?

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    Hi Guys,


    How we can protect our .ht access file using password?
     
    Egrove Systems, Mar 2, 2011 IP
  2. testu

    testu Well-Known Member

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    .htaccess is usually placed in a directory that is not visible on the internet. This can be /home/username/somefolder or other folders such as /usr/local/apache/passwd.
    .htpasswd is usually used to create usernames/passwords to the .htaccess file.
     
    testu, Mar 3, 2011 IP