Changes between Version 5 and Version 6 of faq/security/password-protect-directory

Timestamp:

Mar 18, 2009, 9:51:17 PM (16 years ago)

Author:

Jamie McClelland

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faq/security/password-protect-directory

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 In this example, we have multiple translators that need to access video files they need to translate (Dan and Nancy). Both translators will have their own username and password. In addition, both translators will be able to access all protected files. 
 
- 1. If you already have a folder in place (or if you are protecting your entire web site) you can skip this step. On the other hand, if you only want to protect a single folder and you haven't create it yet: Use [wiki:sftp SFTP] to login to your web site. Go to {{{YOUR-DOMAIN-NAME/web}}} and create a new directory (AKA folder) called "translations".  This will be the web page that you put your files onto, and that the users log onto and download the files.
+ 1. If you already have a folder in place (or if you are protecting your entire web site) you can skip this step. On the other hand, if you only want to protect a single folder and you haven't create it yet: Use [wiki:sftp SFTP] to login to your web site. Go to {{{YOUR-DOMAIN-NAME/web}}} and create a new directory (AKA folder).  This will be the folder that you put your files onto, and that the users log onto and download the files.
  1. Next, use [wiki:secure_shell secure shell] to login to your account. 
  1. Create a username and password (in this example, the username is dan) so that he can access the protected directory. His user name will simply be "dan".  Type the following (you will be prompted to create a password after you type each command):