I'm using CPanel's Password Protect Directories to prevent access to the administrator directory of a Joomla-based website. This works as expected and I've been using this for years without any problem.
When I look in my error log, I see apache throws a 401 error for .ico files. This is worrisome because Joomla 3.X uses glyph icons and I'm concerned they'll also throw a 401 error and I will not be able to see the symbols.
The .htaccess file is in the form:
Is there something in the configuration for this authentication that needs tweaking?
Bill
When I look in my error log, I see apache throws a 401 error for .ico files. This is worrisome because Joomla 3.X uses glyph icons and I'm concerned they'll also throw a 401 error and I will not be able to see the symbols.
The .htaccess file is in the form:
Code:
AuthName "Restricted Area"
AuthType Basic
AuthUserFile /home/sitename/.htpasswds/Admin/.htpasswd
AuthGroupFile /dev/null
require valid-user
Bill
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