__/ [Justin] on Thursday 08 September 2005 15:49 \__
> Hi there,
>
> Just having a few issues with authentication on my server.
> I am trying to apply basic authentication to my root directory, but not
> all of the sub-directories. How can i apply authentication to only the
> root?
>
> Anyone got any tips?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Justin
Have you considered using some hard or soft links, re-directing from root
directory or relocating its content (transparently) to a subfolder that
requires authentication to access? You can deny access to everything in the
root directory and shift its public content in a way that does not expose
the structure, e.g. URL re-writes...
Roy
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