htaccess/htpasswd question

[Anon]

My htaccess file looks something like this:
AuthName "Name"
AuthType Basic

AuthUserFile BASEDIR/.htpasswd
Require valid-user

Whenever I enter the password, it takes the second try to get in. Also, after accessing the directory, the password protected dialog box does not show up anymore. I tried disabling cookies, but that didn't work either. Anyone know what's the problem and how I can fix it so that it asks for the password everytime I try to access the directory?

[sroensberg]

When using basic Authorisation the password is stored (if accepted) internally in your browser until you close it.
This is normally considered a wanted feature.

Soren

[Anon]

My htaccess file looks like this

AuthUserFile c:/apache/bin/.htpasswd
AuthName "Members Area"
AuthType Basic
require user valid-user

I only need to authenticate once to get in.

It's rather strange that yours requires two tries. How about entering the full path to AuthUserFile?

Richard Akindele

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