I'm running Apache2.2 on Ubuntu 10.04LTS. I can't seem to figure out how to have my password-protected directories show up in a directory listing. I am trying to create an environment where users can see all available directories, but have some of the directories password protected. When I add the AuthType, AuthName, AuthUserFile and Require options to either my virtual host or in a .htaccess file, the directory disappears from the listing. Is there a way to keep them visible? I'd prefer not to resort to scripting if I don't have to.
Thanks in advance.
bsimms86 0 Newbie Poster
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Try creating a .htaccess file in the folder you want to allow directory listing for. In that file add in your AuthType, etc - that way the user can click into the folder and when they do they'll then be prompted for the credentials.
bsimms86 0 Newbie Poster
I've done exactly what you suggest, if I'm understanding you correctly. I probably could have done a better job explaining my situation. In my web-root, I've got a folder named DOWNLOADS (with no index.html file inside of it) and within that folder are three sub-directories: SALES, MARKETING and FLYERS. Now, when I navigate to DOWNLOADS with my browser, I get a directory listing showing SALES, MARKETING and FLYERS. So far, so good. But when I either add a .htaccess file (with the AuthType and other options) to SALES, or add the AuthType and other options to my virtual host configuration, navigating to DOWNLOADS returns a directory listing showing MARKETING and FLYERS. SALES just disappears. Is this normal for password-protected directory?
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