For some reason I can't get password protection using .htaccess/.htpasswrd working (something to do with Cobalt). Is there another way to set up pass protection on my admin directory?
Sep 20, 2001, 11:48 PM
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Sep 20, 2001, 11:48 PM
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What code are you using in .htaccess? May be you need a AuthPAM thing in it. That causes it to sometimes not work. Do you get anything appearing?
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Sep 21, 2001, 7:00 AM
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Sep 21, 2001, 7:00 AM
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All I know is that there is some sort of but that won't let it work where I am so I need an alternative method to password protect my admin directory. Any suggestions, anyone?
Sep 21, 2001, 7:05 AM
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Sep 21, 2001, 7:05 AM
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Why won't it work where you are?
If your host has the server set up properly it will work anywhere.
There isn't an alternative method worth using IMO. There are some mods around using cookies and login pages but they don't protect your data.
If your host has the server set up properly it will work anywhere.
There isn't an alternative method worth using IMO. There are some mods around using cookies and login pages but they don't protect your data.
Sep 21, 2001, 7:36 AM
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Sep 21, 2001, 7:36 AM
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From the web host (small web host with select members):
"There is a bug in the cobalt operating system 6 that makes .htaccess inoperable. I have been trying to get in contact with Sun Cobalt tech support as the patches will not install properly. I am awaiting callback from them, but they are notorious for poor support."
hence .htaccess is inoperable and I am looking for a replacement until the patches can be installed.
"There is a bug in the cobalt operating system 6 that makes .htaccess inoperable. I have been trying to get in contact with Sun Cobalt tech support as the patches will not install properly. I am awaiting callback from them, but they are notorious for poor support."
hence .htaccess is inoperable and I am looking for a replacement until the patches can be installed.
Sep 21, 2001, 8:10 AM
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Sep 21, 2001, 8:10 AM
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Quote:
"There is a bug in the cobalt operating system 6 that makes .htaccess inoperable. I have been trying to get in contact with Sun Cobalt tech support as the patches will not install properly. I am awaiting callback from them, but they are notorious for poor support."I use version 6 and have never experienced this.
Your host should read the Sun/Cobalt instructions (or contact me
).....you have to install the patches in a certain order otherwise they will get rejected or corrupted. I've always found Cobalt support to be very good. We have had a few problems in the past and when we've called up they've fixed them whilst we've been on the phone, or told us how to fix them. But anyway...there is no good alternative is what I'm trying to say.