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How to password-protect content?

 


Nyizsa
Please read before telling me to use Search!
I know how to password-protect a web page. My question is: how can I protect files I refer to?
For example: I have a page which requires login. (www.example.com/members.html) There is a link to /stuff/list.pdf. It is clear that only those who are logged in will see the link, and will be able to click on it.
But what if someone types the URL: www.example.com/members/stuff/list.pdf? I assume he will be able to read the document without any authentication.
Suggestions?
dandelion
I don't sure, but you can try.

Create the .htaccess file in your /stuff/ directory or add the following lines into existing one.
Code:
<Limit GET POST PUT DELETE CONNECT OPTIONS PATCH PROPFIND PROPPATCH MKCOL COPY MOVE LOCK UNLOCK>
Require valid-user
</Limit>
Nyizsa
I tried it - but doesn't work. Crying or Very sad
I am using Linux, Apache server, and Firefox. (But tried also with Epiphany, Mozilla and Galeon.)
Do I need anything to set in order to use .htaccess files on the server?
Or does anybody have any other ideas?
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