Re: [TCLUG:11475] Authentication with Apache/1.3.9?

[Nate Carlson <natecars@infiniteloop.com>]

On Thu, 23 Dec 1999, Yaron wrote:

>   Hi,
> 
> I've never tried using .htaccess files with any recent version of
> apache. I'm trying to implement it now, and no matter what I do, it'sa not
> brinigng up a password box. Just lets anyone through. I've setup .htaccess
> and htpasswd as per specs and docs, but to no avail. 
> 
> I figured maybe 1.3.9 needs an 'auth' module loaded, but I can't find
> that, either! I do have a mod_auth.o though... anyone?
> 
> 
> -Yaron
> 

You need an AllowOverride statement for the dirs with htaccess.. look in
access.conf.

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nate carlson
the infinite loop
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