Re: [cobalt-users] Raq4 Authentication

["Carrie Bartkowiak" <ravencarrie@xxxxxxxx>]

> the .htaccess file (changed directory name for security reasons)
>
> # Access file
> order allow,deny
> allow from all
> require valid-user
> Authname DirectoryName
> AuthPAM_Enabled off
> Authtype Basic
> AuthUserFile home/sites/home/web/mydirectorynamehere/.htpasswd
>
> The .htpasswd file is in the same directory and contains the login
> username and encrypted password.

Tony,
My first suggestion (although this won't solve your problem) would be to put
the .htpasswd file into a non-web directory.
Secondly, do you have the updates installed for the RaQ4?  If you do, you
don't need the AuthPam stuff (at least, I don't...). Could be what's causing
your problems. Just for kicks, try commenting that line out (put a pound #
sign in front of it) and then give that a try.

Also, when you're using IE, entering the password incorrectly the first time
will usually cause it to turn up incorrect all three times, even if you
enter it correctly afterwards. Try closing that browser and going in with a
new browser.
Here's how my .htaccess files look (all updates installed, RaQ4r):

order allow,deny
allow from all
require valid-user
authname /home/sites/home/web/protected_directory
authtype basic
authuserfile /home/sites/home/non_web_directory

On others, I actually put in a name for the authname, like Members_Only or
something equally stunning and creative. *grin*

CarrieB