[JerryBrown]

I'm coding a website to protect one folder in it by using .htaccess and .htpasswd. The folder contains one file (webpage) and the .htaccess file.

This is my first time to use .htaccess. I'm pretty sure I coded everything right, but I still cannot get past the password panel to the webpage even after entering my UID/PW.

I think I've exhausted my own expertise and knowledge, and I need help.

I'm using Windows XP Professional with a Compac PC. My website is on the Godaddy.com system, and they assured me that they allow .htaccess programming. I am FTPing with the Windows XP Professional file transfer protocol.

This is my code:

for .htaccess:
AuthName "Restricted Area"
AuthType Basic
AuthUserFile /www.rhs71.org/images/.htpasswd
AuthGroupFile /dev/null
require valid-user

for .tpasswd:
classmate:Z.fVj8yLsACHg

[JerryBrown]

Originally Posted by JerryBrown

I'm coding a website to protect one folder in it by using .htaccess and .htpasswd. The folder contains one file (webpage) and the .htaccess file.

This is my first time to use .htaccess. I'm pretty sure I coded everything right, but I still cannot get past the password panel to the webpage even after entering my UID/PW.

I think I've exhausted my own expertise and knowledge, and I need help.

I'm using Windows XP Professional with a Compac PC. My website is on the Godaddy.com system, and they assured me that they allow .htaccess programming. I am FTPing with the Windows XP Professional file transfer protocol.

This is my code:

for .htaccess:
AuthName "Restricted Area"
AuthType Basic
AuthUserFile /www.rhs71.org/images/.htpasswd
AuthGroupFile /dev/null
require valid-user

for .tpasswd:
classmate:Z.fVj8yLsACHg

[JerryBrown]

I also used Windows Notepad to create the .htaccess and htpasswd files.

[thecoalman]

Originally Posted by JerryBrown

for .tpasswd:
classmate:Z.fVj8yLsACHg

That file has to be named .htpasswd or is that a typo?

[JerryBrown]

The file name is .htpasswd
I mistyped it and said .tpasswd
Sorry... The problem still exists; I hope you know something about it.

[thecoalman]

Having a quick look at one of the folders I have password protected the htaccess file generated through the control panel has the server path. You have

AuthUserFile /www.rhs71.org/images/.htpasswd

On mine it's the absolute path for the server. EX:

AuthUserFile home/username/public_html/password-protected-folder/.htpasswd

Here's the full contents of my htaccess file:

AuthUserFile home/username/public_html/password-protected-folder/.htpasswd
AuthName "Protected Area"
AuthType Basic
<Limit GET POST>
require valid-user
</Limit>

[Squashman]

Yep, you need to use the absolute path on the server. Not your domain name.

[JerryBrown]

Thecoalman,
The Help Desk Tech tells the user: "You're too stupid to own a PC." I hope that's not this case (but am afraid I might be). Please walk me through it.

Thanks for your last post. Of all the tutorials I've read and every "easy" step-by-step processes I went through, not one of them explained the matter you referred to.

You said, "one of the folders I have password protected the htaccess file generated through the control panel has the server path." One of the tutorials told me to create the htaccess and htpasswd files with Notepad, not through a control panel generated whatever.

I know what the Control Panel is. I press START at the lower left of my screen and then click on Control Panel. But where in the world do I do go create a control-panel htaccess file?

Another thing that blows my mind is the "server path." This htpasswd file is going to reside on the website, not on my PC. How do I find or define the server path of a website?

Do they have an icon for "too ignorant to live"?

[thecoalman]

Originally Posted by JerryBrown

You said, "one of the folders I have password protected the htaccess file generated through the control panel has the server path." One of the tutorials told me to create the htaccess and htpasswd files with Notepad, not through a control panel generated whatever.

Sorry for the confusion, I'm referring to my hosting control panel, not windows control panel. Many hosts provide one where you can do basic stuff like generate htaccess files. Using the control panel or notepad will not make a difference as long as you have it correct.

Another thing that blows my mind is the "server path." This htpasswd file is going to reside on the website, not on my PC. How do I find or define the server path of a website?

For that you would have to consult your host.

[JerryBrown]

Thanks, Thecoalman. That information was what I needed. I appreciate your helping me like that...

...now take a look at my next question