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Introduction to .htaccess files


Your Web directory and its subdirectories can contain per-directory configuration files called .htaccess files. Whenever our Web server receives a request for a file, it first looks for a file called .htaccess in that directory and its parent directories. If one is present the server considers the configuration directives within it before responding to the request. A .htaccess file works like this:
A .htaccess file must be a plain text file and contain no special formatting elements.
Use a text editor to create your .htaccess file.
If you create it with a word processor, be sure to save it as plain text.
A .htaccess file contains a list of configuration directives and nothing else.
A .htaccess file must be saved in the top directory to which you want it to apply.
The directives apply to that directory and its subdirectories.
If a subdirectory contains a .htaccess file, it overrides the .htaccess files of its parent directories.
If a .htaccess file contains any other information, it must be commented out in order to prevent errors.

Try .htaccess manager : New Version 3.1

This is a perl CGI script used to manage multiple usernames/passwords for .htaccess/.htpasswd directory protection. This works on most web sites and can be used to handle many password protected folders. In addition to storing the username and encrypted password, you may add additional info for your members such as name, e-mail and comments to help you manage who has access to your "members only" web site. New features include setting an expiration date for a user, keyword search of your members' list and batch removal of users.


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