tsk522 Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Can someone tell me what is wrong with the htaccess files I'm using? When I go to my /catalog/admin page, I get the popup but the username/pw does not work. Here are the contents of the .htaccess file: Deny from all Options All AuthType Basic AuthUserFile /www/catalog/admin Require valid-user AuthName "authorized_user" Satisfy any And here are the contents of the passwd file: user:password These two files are currently in my /catalog/admin folder. I was also wondering how to redirect my site to /catalog. Right now the URL goes to the root directory. TIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalseDawn Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Can't you just protect the directory from your host's control panel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsk522 Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 Can't you just protect the directory from your host's control panel? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think htaccess is the preferred way of allowing access to admin functions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsk522 Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 I have another problem... I'm trying to delete the .htaccess file but I can't find it in my directory. It had just a blank file name. Where is the file???!!! I tried deleting the passwd file, but when I go to the /catalog/admin CP I still get prompted for password... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥Vger Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I think htaccess is the preferred way of allowing access to admin functions. When you password protect your 'admin' folder from your web hosting control panel it actually sets up the .htaccess file for you. They are not different things. If you can't find the .htaccess file when you ftp to your website - this is because .htaccess is (or should be) a 'hidden' file. To 'unhide' it (using WS FTP Pro) type -la into the blank box below the MkDir box on the right of the screen, and then navigate to the 'admin' folder and you should see it. Vger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsk522 Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 When you password protect your 'admin' folder from your web hosting control panel it actually sets up the .htaccess file for you. They are not different things. If you can't find the .htaccess file when you ftp to your website - this is because .htaccess is (or should be) a 'hidden' file. To 'unhide' it (using WS FTP Pro) type -la into the blank box below the MkDir box on the right of the screen, and then navigate to the 'admin' folder and you should see it. Vger <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I use CuteFTP. Do you have instructions on how to unhide it with this program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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