Apache2 Password protecting a directory

taj · 06-20-2008, 01:04 PM

I have installed Apache2 on my Ubuntu 8.04 system and have it able to access the WAN, I am trying to be able to password protect the site so that I can control who has access? I have read some help files and tutorials but seem lost, anyone have a easy turtortial for a complete

dipuasks · 06-20-2008, 02:40 PM

Hope this one helps...

http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/w...che_Web_Server

Open the page and drag below for the section " How To Protect Web Page Directories With Passwords"

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taj · 06-20-2008, 09:07 PM

Thanks I will read it and give it a try.

taj · 06-21-2008, 09:57 AM

Have tried to follow instructions on the page you suggested, but having a problem when I try to create the ".htpasswd" I get an error saying it can't create the file. I am entering in the terminal the following command:

nitewalker@smj2:~$ sudo htpasswd -c /etc/apache2/httpd/conf/.htpasswd xxxxxx
htpasswd: cannot create file /etc/apache2/httpd/conf/.htpasswd
nitewalker@smj2:~$

I have even tried to cd into /etc/apache2 and then run the command leaving off the /etc/apache2 part and get the same error.

blacky_5251 · 06-23-2008, 07:24 PM

Does the directory "/etc/apache2/httpd/conf" exist? Does the file already exist? If so, use the command without the -c option (for creation).