HTAccess files
Posted: 2014-01-09 01:07
I’m having some issues with securing my home FTP server running FileZilla FTP Server. Basically I was running through the guide on Life hackers guide on how to setup a personal home web server http://lifehacker.com/124212/geek-to-li ... web-server. Regarding the section of locking down directory access from HTTP I did the following.
1. Edited the CONF file of the Apache to AllowOverride All
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... d5caba.png
2. Created the encryption text file using command line.
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... 17a833.png
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... 0c938e.png
3. Created the .htaccess file using notepad and placed in the directory that was live on the HTTP end
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... 730d59.png[/url]
But when I access my web server through HTTP I get no password prompt and just the standard directory listing. I see the .htaccess file extension as well (which I'm not sure is correct or not).
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... 764205.png
Sooo what exactly am I doing wrong here? The instructions are pretty straight forward so I doubt I missed a step. The thing is that I really need to lock down these directories with as much security as possible. Additional advice from seasoned FTP vets are very welcome.
1. Edited the CONF file of the Apache to AllowOverride All
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... d5caba.png
2. Created the encryption text file using command line.
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... 17a833.png
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... 0c938e.png
3. Created the .htaccess file using notepad and placed in the directory that was live on the HTTP end
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... 730d59.png[/url]
But when I access my web server through HTTP I get no password prompt and just the standard directory listing. I see the .htaccess file extension as well (which I'm not sure is correct or not).
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... 764205.png
Sooo what exactly am I doing wrong here? The instructions are pretty straight forward so I doubt I missed a step. The thing is that I really need to lock down these directories with as much security as possible. Additional advice from seasoned FTP vets are very welcome.