Passworded Area

Hey,

Don't know why this is happening, but if anyone could help resolve it, I would appreciate it!

Basically, on my server (running latest version of Apache), it automatically creates a "/_private/" folder for each domain you have. In there, I have put a folder with an admin panel inside.

By default in the /_private/ folder, there is a .htaccess file with the following code:

In /_vti_pvt/service.pwd is the following:

When I go to the directory of the admin panel in the private folder, I am presented with a login form. In the username I put "username" and the password field I put "password" taken from the service.pwd file that the .htaccess file of the private area refers to.

However, the login form just resets and doesn't let me in.

I have no idea why this happens, it's all of Apaches default code. I must be doing something wrong..

Please help if possible.

Thanks,
Seb

I may be wrong, but doesn't the password have to be md5? Also I believe what you're using only applies when using frontpage, if you are using frontpage you can create a new user with a password and it will write to service.pwd

Originally Posted by trevhub I may be wrong, but doesn't the password have to be md5? Also I believe what you're using only applies when using frontpage, if you are using frontpage you can create a new user with a password and it will write to service.pwd

Ah the last bit sounds like it could make sense.. I'll have a fiddle. Thanks!