.htaccess ? need some explanation

[RedHat]

Hi,

could somebody explain me how to use .htaccess ?
What exactly is .htaccess ? Is it a file, a program ?
How do I use it :confused:
The only thing I know, is that it has something to do with password protected directories.

????
tanx in advance

[razor]

it a file found only on unix based servers (linux, freebsd, etc.) and is read by apache, the "." in front of it means its hidden. the htaccess file can do alot of things like block ip nums, add file extensions, and like u said can be used to password protect directories. there are also other files like it, like the .htpasswd file (which is used to store passwords)

[lucifer]

look at

http://free.prohosting.com/~sampieri/freefaq/g_htaccess.shtml

[RedHat]

thanx, that was very usefull ...

You may send me the bill ;)

[coolguy23]

is there a way i can use it to block access to certin files on all servers except mine?
you know....the way spaceports does it

[meow]

You mean so people can't link to your images/downloads? Yeppers.

http://www.iboost.com/build/backend/895.htm
http://www.bruce-hamilton.com/tutorials/password.shtml#bandwidth

[coolguy23]

omg!!! thanks alot!!!
i think i love you j/k ;)-

[meow]

:p Meaning little me??? :o Oh my God! LeX will throw a fit. He's soooooo jealous. :D :D HE-HE ;)