AuthType

Purpose

The AuthType directive sets the type of authorization used in this directory.

Scope

This directive applies to both global and per-directory ACFs.

This directive must be accompanied by AuthName, AuthUserFile, and AuthGroupFile directives in order for user authentication to work properly.

Syntax

AuthType type

type is the authentication type to use for this directory. Only Basic is currently implemented.

Default

There is no default.

Example

AuthType Basic

Sets the authorization type of this directory to Basic.

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