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[johnno56]

I have a small 4 page html based website that I am tinkering with and would like to know how to either password protect a page or the entire website. I am a noob with security and would appreciate the replies to reflect that point.

Sorry for being so vague. I do not know how else to word my request.

Regards

J

[pushkarajthorat]

Use apache webserver and configure for http based authentication.
For more security configure for https protocol.

For more info see the apache webserver's docs.

[jpmelos]

If you are using Apache Web Server, look for how to configure .htaccess, that's a file you put in a folder, and it performs a lot of things, including password protecting.

There's something about it here (http://helpdesk.bluehost.com/index.php/kb/article/115), to get you started. But I think some more research will be necessary. I don't know if it's enabled by default in Apache.

[johnno56]

Thank you for replying so quickly and for the help that you have suggested. It looks like am will have to do some research. At least I know now that, if ever I need assistance, I have come to the right place.

Have a great day.

Regards

J