Creating passwords for .htpasswd files is easy with this neat PERL script. No need to use Telnet anymore to create passwords. It randomly generates Alpha-numeric passwords and encypts them. To see the script in action Click here and create your passwords.

You can then add a chosen username and the generated encrypted password to your .htpasswd file and upload the file (via FTP) to any directory on your server in order to password protect files in that directory. You will also need to create an .htaccess file that is also uploaded to the directory you want to protect. Once uploaded, the .htaccess remains permanent and should never need changing.

You can test how a protected directory is secured. Click here

You will then be presented with a password BOX. In order to gain access to the contents of the Directory (and the Mp3 file within), you'll need to input the Username and Password below.

Username: hello
Password: utBKuy8D

What do .htaccess and .htpasswd files and the neat PERL script look like? Download the files here (Winzip required). You may have to amend the .htaccess file to suit your server parameters (ask your hosting administrator if in doubt). If you want to use the PERL script on your own website, simply upload it to your own CGI-bin (if you have one!) in ASCII (not binary) and in FTP on the server highlight the file and action CHMOD to 755 (Owner - ALL, Group - READ, EXECUTE, Other - READ, EXECUTE).

Still confused? If you'd like a password facility on your website and would like us to install the files for you please email us at: tech@buzzzz.com