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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does my server support .htaccess ?
In the majority of cases, if it's unix and runs the apache server then yes. The best way to find
out is by uploading a .htaccess file to a subdirectory on your server then access it with your browser
and see if it asks you for a login.
- Here's one you can use on your site : .htaccess upload this file to a directory
on your server (in ASCII mode), example : yourdomain.com/members/ then rename it to .htaccess (yes, that's a period infront of "htaccess")
- Then using your browser, go to http://www.yourdomain.com/members/ If you're prompted to enter a username and password, then it will work!
- After a member enters their username/password to the protected directory, do they need to re-enter it each time they access a new file ?
No, the way .htaccess works, is it protects all files in the directory it is in. So once a user is authenticated, they have access to everything in that folder.
But if a user bookmarks a page in the secure area, they will be required to re-enter the user/pass if they shut down their web browser and restart.
- Can I protect multiple directories with the same list of users ?
Yes, in this case, you would have the admin.cgi script only manage one of the directories for you, then all you would need to do
is copy the same .htaccess file over to the new directory you want to protect. If you look in the .htaccess file, it says right there
the full path to the .htpasswd file it will look for to authenticate users
AuthUserFile /home/secure/.htpasswd.
- Can I protect multiple directories with a different list of users ?
Yes, in this case, you just run the admin.cgi script and tell it to refresh to a new directory to access that list of users.
By doing this, each directory will have its own .htpasswd and .htaccess file.
- Will this work with Frontpage Extensions ?
Yes, 90% of the time it will. Just as long as the directory you are protecting is setup as a regular directory in frontpage and not a "subweb". The idea is to tell Frontpage not to overwrite the .htaccess file that admin.cgi creates
- Can the script automatically send passwords to users who forget their login ?
Yes, this feature is available as of version 3.2. Just provide a link for your members to admin.cgi?action=F&targetdir=dirname. They just have to supply their e-mail address and username then the script will generate a new password and e-mail it to them.
- How do I configure the e-mail that is sent to members ?
When you add a new user, you have the option of sending them an e-mail with their new username/password
(saves you the time of having to do it manually each time).
You can configure the subject of the emails, the sender's name and e-mail address (you) and the text in the body of the email.
These settings can be changed by logging into admin.cgi and scrolling down to the section labeled "Change Program Settings". You
can read about this in the Features page.
- How do I add a long list of users at once (instead of adding them one at a time) ?
This is what the Manual Import feature does. After running the script, scroll down to "Manual Import" and you'll see a large
TEXT box, this is where you can copy/paste your list of users. See the Features page.
- Will this script work on NT server ?
No.
- I don't know anything about CGI, chmod etc. can I still use it ?
Not a problem, we'll install the script for you. When you place your order, be sure to provide your URL (http://....) ftp username and password.
Almost all installs are completed the same day you place your order.
- What if the program does not run on my server, is there a refund ?
We will not charge your credit card until the program works successfully on your web hosting account/server. Credit cards are usually processed a few days after you submit your order.
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