Password Protection
Password Protection with CGI
In this area we will provide you with scripts in which you can use to password protect your site using the perl language. These scripts have full instructions on how to install them on your server but you will only be able to use them if your web server supports perl and can run programs (ie. cgi-bin). Most website servers will support the use of cgi scripts but if they do not there are other ways to password protect your site as shown below. By using this script you can make as many usernames and passwords that you want so that you can provide individual usernames to people you choose.
Password Protecting with .htaccess
This section will teach you how you can create a simple .htaccess file on your server to enable your directories to be protected from unauthorized users. This is different from CGI scripts as it will actually bring up a box for which you can enter your username and password to gain acess to the protected area. To be able to use this type of authentication your server will most likely need to be Linux based and running an Apache server. If you are unsure what you are running, you can always check with your host.
