1. What is .htaccess?
The .htaccess file can be placed in one or more of your
/home/user/public_html subdirectories. Among other things,
this file can be used to restrict access to other files and
web pages. When a request for a web page is made, the web
server first checks for an .htaccess file. The server begins
this check by looking for .htaccess in the root of the current
web directory, and on down the directory tree until it reaches
the directory where the requested file resides. Since the
placement of the .htaccess file determines when it is
executed, this fact can be used to restrict access only in
certain subdirectories.
2. If I'm using FrontPage, can I
edit the .htaccess file?
NO! If you're running FrontPage, you cannot
custom-edit the .htaccess file within your public_html or www
space. You'll either create a security hole or break
FrontPage. There are no other options. This includes
ANY .htaccess file in your domain, including one in the
cgi-bin. (Having said this, please note that an .htaccess file
may be used in any directory within the webspace that is *not*
owned by the user; for example, a directory owned by
root.)
3. How do I password protect
directories from control panel?
Login to your control panel, click "Password Protect
Directories" icon
Click directory name to password protect
Click "Folder requires a password to access via http://"
and type a name such as Members in "Folder requires a password
to access via http://" then click SAVE
Then add the username/password you want to give access to
As always, if you need any help at all, feel free to email
us at support@hostinpak.com or use the PHP Live button on the
left.
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