Introduction:
You can assign unique userids and passwords to control
access to various web pages. An example of this function is
apparent when you access your own Control Panel -- each time you
are prompted for your id and password. The actual web pages are
not password protected, but rather the directory in which they
reside.
Example:
A software developer is making several programs
available via the web, but only those visitors which have paid
for the service should be allowed access to the download page. To
control access, the page is placed in a directory which is
password protected. Instead of distributing a single password,
unique userids and passwords are assigned and removed as needed.
How to use:
- Create the directory you wish to password protect
- Select the link titled, "Edit Access" in your
Control Panel
- Enter the name of the directory and click
"Load"
The first time you use this function, the page will reload and
the "Add/Modify user" option will appear toward the
bottom of the page. If you have already added users, the option
to "Remove user" will also appear.
A list of userids will be updated and displayed as you
maintain the list. Create a new HTML document or copy an existing
one into the directory and try loading the page from a web
browser. If a password is required, you've done your job
correctly!
Do not attempt to password protect any system directories such
as "stats" or "cgi-local". Edit Access CANNOT
be used to create additional FTP userids and passwords.
