Password Protecting a directory (say a htm file on a Y drive)

Hope someone can help. I am looking to password protect a .htm file in a Y drive directory. I have downloaded some JAVA script but it doesnt seem to work on the destination file (it work on a web page but not on the htm file i want!).
Someone mentioned a file:// protocol, ring any bells?
Thanks

I don't know how to do that but Java programming isn't where I would look for the answer. You do know that Java and Javascript are different languages, right?

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Trying to password protect a directory in my portal web server

I have a third party web file manage called ckfinder that i am testing for a client and it works fine. However, when i try to password protect the directory using .htaccess file, it doesn't work. It starts out by kicking me to the SSO logine page, which is fine. But when i put a valid user name and password, it displays a page cannot be displayed error with the url being:
https://infra.portal2.bynum.com:4443/sso/auth
I checked the ssoServer.log and this is what it reads:
Wed Jun 18 16:52:24 CDT 2008 [DEBUG] AJPRequestHandler-ApplicationServerThread-10 FilePolicyManager.getAuthLevel: papp success Url=http://por
tal2.bynum.com/bellin/ckfinder/_samples/php/osso_login_success
Wed Jun 18 16:52:24 CDT 2008 [DEBUG] AJPRequestHandler-ApplicationServerThread-10 FilePolicyManager.getAuthLevel: pappHostPort=portal2.bynum.
com
Wed Jun 18 16:52:24 CDT 2008 [DEBUG] AJPRequestHandler-ApplicationServerThread-10 No auth level found. Returning DefaultAuthLevel
Wed Jun 18 16:52:24 CDT 2008 [INFO] AJPRequestHandler-ApplicationServerThread-10 FilePolicyManager.getAuthLevel returns 40
Wed Jun 18 16:52:24 CDT 2008 [DEBUG] AJPRequestHandler-ApplicationServerThread-10 Requested Auth Level: 40
Wed Jun 18 16:52:24 CDT 2008 [INFO] AJPRequestHandler-ApplicationServerThread-10 Entered SSOLoginServlet: :processSSOPartnerRequest method ..
Wed Jun 18 16:52:24 CDT 2008 [DEBUG] AJPRequestHandler-ApplicationServerThread-10 AuthUtil: SSO Cookie received: null
Wed Jun 18 16:52:24 CDT 2008 [DEBUG] AJPRequestHandler-ApplicationServerThread-10 Current Auth Level: -1
Wed Jun 18 16:52:24 CDT 2008 [DEBUG] AJPRequestHandler-ApplicationServerThread-10 Header Accept: */*
Any ideas??

ok, i found out the problem. My web server was inproperly configured with by SSO Server. I reconfigured the server with the defaults and ran again and all worked fine..

How do I password protect a directory without encrypting everything?

I'm trying to password protect a directory using the java 1.3jdk. I don't want to encrypt the contents just restrict all access to the directory, other than access via my application.
The directory should be password protected, which my java application will supply on starting. On shutdown of the computer the directory should revert to password protected.
Can anyone point me in the right direction.

I'm trying to password protect a directory using the
java 1.3jdk. I don't want to encrypt the contents
just restrict all access to the directory, other
than access via my application.
The directory should be password protected, which my
java application will supply on starting. On shutdown
of the computer the directory should revert to
password protected.It's really not clear to me what you're really trying to do, or at what level you're trying to protect at. Your last sentence ("on shutdown...") seems to imply you are after OS-level protection. This is something outside the scope of Java and will depend on your targeted platform.

How to Password Protect a Directory so all Files are Protected?

Hello CFers and Happy Holidays,
I am moving a web site over from a Linux server over to a
Windows 2000 server. The site was currently password protected via
the oh so familiar .htaccess method on the Linux server. Now that
the site is on IIS on Windows, the .htaccess files don't work.
I have created a MSSQL database with a users table that
contains all of the username and passwords that are allowed to
access the site.
Normally I would just log users in by querying the database,
setting a session variable, and then using application.cfm to check
to make sure the users is logged in. However, in this particualr
site, most of the files are made up of .htm files which do not get
processed by the ColdFusion application.cfm tag.
Several posts indicated that I would need to disable
anonymous access within IIS and then create the individual user
accounts within Administrative Tools > Computer Management >
Users and Groups. However, in this case, I don't want to create
thousands of new users within windows.
Is there a way for me to password protect all files within a
directory while still using the accounts set up in my MSSQL
database for authentication?
Thanks,
David Levin

> Several posts indicated that I would need to disable
anonymous access within
> IIS and then create the individual user accounts within
Administrative Tools >
> Computer Management > Users and Groups. However, in
this case, I don't want to
> create thousands of new users within windows.
How many users did you have in your .htaccess config? That's
how many
you'd need to set up in IIS. With IIS & file system
permissions you're
effecting the same thing you would with Apache's .htaccess
authorisation.
Except using GUI tools rather than text files; it's the same
principle,
though.
Or... you could just install Apache and use that instead,
sticking with the
approach you're used to.
Adam

How to password protect a directory in Tomcat?

Hi there,
My configuration is as follows.
Apache2 + mod_jk + Tomcat 5
I have enabled the CGI processing servlet (org.apache.catalina.servlets.CGIServlet) in $CATALINA_HOME/conf/web.xml file. Now I can successfully run my perl CGI scripts. All my CGI scripts are located in the directory $CATALINA_HOME/webapps/mywebapp/WEB-INF/cgi/
I want to secure these CGI scripts by password protecting the above mentioned directory.
I've read the docs and I think configuring the conf/server.xml file along with conf/tomcat-users.xml file is the best way of doing it. Am I right?? If so, can anyone here please tell me how to proceed with this? What do I need to add to server.xml and tomcat-users.xml to password protect the afore mentioned directory?
Thank you very much for reading. I really appreciate your response.
Regards,
Shashi

Thanks for a quick reply, Tolmank! You might not be aware of how the CGI servlet shipped with Tomcat works. Here is the relevant portion of the conf/web.xml file for your reference.
Thanks,
Shashi







<servlet>
        <servlet-name>cgi</servlet-name>
        <servlet-class>org.apache.catalina.servlets.CGIServlet</servlet-class>
         <init-param>
          <param-name>debug</param-name>
          <param-value>0</param-value>
        </init-param>
        <init-param>
          <param-name>cgiPathPrefix</param-name>
          <param-value>WEB-INF/cgi</param-value>
        </init-param>
         <load-on-startup>5</load-on-startup>
</servlet>

Stolen laptop, if password protected, can they ever get my files?

Someone broke into my car and stole my Macbook Pro (among other expensive things in the trunk), if it is password protected on both the OS X and Vista sides, can they ever get to my files?
I think they'd wipe the drive, right?
I'm so not lucky...
MacBook Pro 17" Mac OS X (10.4.8) dual boot Vista Ultimate

http://www.samspublishing.com/library/content.asp?b=MacOS_XUnleashed&seqNum=104&rl=1
Enabling the root Account
As mentioned earlier, the administrator account is a powerful account. But the most powerful account on a Unix machine is the account called root. People also refer to root as the super user, but the account name itself is root. On most Unix systems, the first available account is the root account. In OS X, however, the root account is disabled by default as a security precaution.
At some time, however, you might find it necessary to enable the root account. The root account can modify system settings, modify files it does not own, modify files that are not writable by default, modify a user's password, install software, become another user without having to know the password of that account, and so on. In other words, root can do anything anywhere, making the power of root immense. Because root has so much power, the only users who can become root are users with administrative privileges. Because a user with administrative privileges can become the root user, you should assign these capabilities to only completely trusted individuals.
If you choose to enable the root account, please remember to use it with caution. Although the root account might provide some extra utility, you could accidentally wipe out your system if you do not pay careful attention to what you type. In addition, the root password you choose should be difficult to guess. Finally, become the root user only as long as necessary to complete the task at hand.
With the presence of an administrative user, it might be a long time, if ever, before you discover a need for enabling the root user. There are many approaches that you can take for dealing with the root user, from ways to use root without enabling the root account to actually enabling the root account.
Let's take a look at four different ways to gain root access to your system. Although you can choose whichever method you like, it's useful to understand that even though some of these methods appear to work magic, they all accomplish very much the same thing.
The root user is disabled because it does not have a valid password set. Because there are a number of ways to set a password, there are also several ways to enable root, including one method (the first we'll look at), that was designed specifically for assigning the root account password and only the root password. In addition, you'll see how the sudo command can provide root-level access even when the root password is disabled. We recommend that users access the root account only when absolutely necessary.
Using the NetInfo Manager Utility
There are a couple of graphical ways to enable the root account using the NetInfo Manager utility. Do not worry if you do not understand what the NetInfo Manager utility is at this time. We will take an in-depth look at the NetInfo Manager utility in Chapter 23.
NetInfo Manager: Method One
Click on Applications in the Finder window toolbar. Open the Utilities folder and then open the NetInfo Manager utility.
If nothing appears automatically when you open the NetInfo Manager, under the Domain menu, select Open; then select the default domain, which will be /.
Click on the lock button in the bottom-left side of the window to enable a mode that allows making changes. Enter the name and password of an administrative user; then click OK.
Under the Domain menu, select Security. Then choose Enable Root User from the submenu. Unless you have previously set a root password, a message appears with a NetInfo Error, indicating that the password is blank. Click OK.
Enter the root password you want to use, and then click Set. Remember that the root password should not be easily guessable.
Enter the password again for verification, and then click Verify.
Under the Domain menu, select Save. A request to Confirm Modification appears. Click on Update this copy.
Under the Options menu, select Restart All NetInfo Domains on Local Host. An alert asking whether you really want to restart the machine's NetInfo servers appears. Click Yes.
Click on the lock button again to prevent any further changes. Then close the NetInfo Manager.
You might find it sufficient just to click on the lock button again to save your changes. Figure 11.5 shows an example of what an enabled root account looks like in the NetInfo Manager. Note that the password field no longer has an * in it.
Figure 11.5 The root account has been enabled on this machine. Note the * that was in the password field has been replaced with an encrypted password.
NetInfo Manager: Method Two
You could try this alternative NetInfo Manager utility method if the first one does not work for you. The danger to this method is that it copies the password of another user to the root user.
Click on Applications in the Finder window toolbar. Open the Utilities folder; then open the NetInfo Manager utility. If nothing appears automatically when you first open the NetInfo Manager, from the Domain menu, select Open and then select the default domain, which will be /.
Click on the lock button in the bottom-left side of the window to enable a mode that allows making changes. Enter the name and password of an administrative user. Then click OK.
Click on Users in the second list, and then click on a user you created whose password you know.
Double-click on the value across from passwd in the bottom section of the window and copy it. What you are looking at is an encoded copy of the user's password.
Click on root in the users list. Note that the default value for the password for root is *, which means that no one can log in as root right now. Using * in the passwd field is a way to lock a user from the machine.
Double-click in the field with the *; then paste in the encoded password from the previous user to replace the *. The * should no longer be present when you are done.
Select Save from the Domain menu. A request to Confirm Modification appears. Click Update This Copy.
Select Restart All NetInfo Domains on Local Host under the Options menu. An alert asking whether you really want to restart the machine's NetInfo servers appears. Click Yes.
Click the lock button again to prevent any further changes; then close the NetInfo Manager.
Again, note that you might find it sufficient to just click on the lock button again to save your changes.
Using the OS X Installation CD
Because the OS X installation CD comes with an option to reset a user's password, you could use the installation CD itself to enable the root user.
To enable the root account using the OS X installation CD, do the following:
Insert the OS X CD.
With the CD in the CD-ROM drive, reboot the machine. Hold the C key while the machine reboots.
Wait for the Installer to appear and then select the Reset Password option under the Installer menu.
Select the OS X disk that contains the root account you want to enable. If you notice a spinning CD icon appear after you have chosen the Reset Password option, don't wait for the spinning to end to select your OS X disk. The System Administrator (root) user appears as the default user.
Enter a new password and then re-enter the password for verification. Click Save. Click OK when the Password Saved box appears.
Quit the Password Reset application, quit the Installer, and click Restart.
Using sudo at the Command Line
Although we won't start looking at the command-line utilities in depth until Chapter 15, "Command-Line Applications," we take this opportunity to demonstrate some ways to accomplish tasks that root might do by using the sudo command-line utility. It is all right if you do not feel comfortable with trying anything you see in this section at this time. When you are more familiar with working with the command line, you can return to this section. If you do want to try anything in this section, you can run the commands in a terminal window. Just open the Terminal application in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
Using sudo to Run Commands as root
sudo is a command-line utility that allows use of the root account without necessarily enabling root.
For example, in a terminal window, you could use sudo to reboot the machine now:
[localhost:~] joray% sudo shutdown -r now
The most common way to use sudo is to preface each command that you want root to do with the sudo utility. If you are asked for a password, use the password of the user who is executing the sudo command. If the user is not eligible to execute sudo, the command is not executed.
If you need to execute a few commands in a row as root, you could try a couple alternative uses of sudo. When you are done with the tasks for root, type exit at the end of your session.
In this example, your shell is elevated to that of root until you exit the session:
[localhost:~] joray% sudo -s
We trust you have received the usual lecture from the local System
Administrator. It usually boils down to these two things:
#1) Respect the privacy of others.
#2) Think before you type.
Password:
[localhost:~] root#
Notice that the prompt changes to include root#, as a reminder that you now have the power of root.
In this example, sudo is used to run su to become root until you exit the session. When root is enabled, su can be used to switch to the root user. When using su by itself, the password you enter to become root is that of root, rather than yours, as you do with sudo.
[localhost:~] joray% sudo su
Password:
[localhost:/Users/joray] root#
Notice that in this example, the prompt also includes root# as a reminder of your power as root. Remember, to return to the status of a regular user, type exit when you are done with your root session.
Using sudo to Enable the root Account
Recall that the sudo command is used to execute a command that root might execute. A way to enable the root account is to use sudo to execute passwd, which is a command used to change passwords.
Here is an example:
[localhost:~] joray% sudo passwd root
Password:
Changing password for root.
New password:
Retype new password:
[localhost:~] joray%
The password that you initially enter is your password. Then you supply a password for root, and re-enter it for verification. If you mistype the password, you will be prompted again, as shown in this example:
[localhost:~] joray% sudo passwd root
Password:
Changing password for root.
New password:
Retype new password:
Mismatch; try again, EOF to quit.
New password:
Retype new password:
[localhost:~] joray%

Can I configure an external drive to be password protected or do I need to buy an external hard drive already password enabled

I asked at a Hong Kong apple shop if they had password protected external drives. They didn't, I bought one anyway.
I'm wondering can I configure this drive. If yes, what do I need to do?

This looks like the easiest and most direct method and since it uses Disk Utility it would work on any OS.
http://osxdaily.com/2012/01/25/password-protect-external-drive-mac-encrypted-par tition/

User Name/Password Protecting a Directory

I've seen this done without using a server-side scripting
method, but
instead using a configuration file to set a user name and
password for a
protected directory on an Apache server - where it throws
back the prompt
when trying to access it.
Does anyone know about this "configuration" file that allows
you to do this?
Where can I get the file from and edit it?
Shane H
[email protected]
http://www.avenuedesigners.com

Shane H wrote:
> I've seen this done without using a server-side
scripting method, but
> instead using a configuration file to set a user name
and password for a
> protected directory on an Apache server - where it
throws back the prompt
> when trying to access it.
>
> Does anyone know about this "configuration" file that
allows you to do this?
> Where can I get the file from and edit it?
>
http://www.bc.edu/offices/help/meta-elements/doc/articles/html/WEB-pwssecurefolder.shtml
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Wanting to make area password protected where client will download pdf files

Trying to create for a client a little area that clients can
use a password that is emailed to them and they can download a
product in pdf form after paying by paypal. Can any one help me
with this?

Yes
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your web site thru your
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>> Look at theses post
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http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/messageview.cfm?forumid=12&catid=189&threadid =1397635&highlight_key=y&keyword1=password
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http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/messageview.cfm?forumid=12&catid=189&threadid =1395022&highlight_key=y&keyword1=password
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>>
>> But your best bet would be to protect a folder on
your web site thru your
>> ISP.
>>
>> aka Frenchy ASP
>> "rlcarolyn13" <[email protected]>
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>> news:gfkin5$ibf$[email protected]..
>>> Trying to create for a client a little area that
clients can use a
>>> password that is emailed to them and they can
download a product in pdf
>>> form after paying by paypal. Can any one help me
with this?
>>
>>
>

Why can't I save my password protected file in a password protected folder?

I've just encrypted my folder which contains password protected files. I've attempted to save a new password protected file (Word document) but have had to save it to my desktop because when I try to save the file to the folder I receive a message: "Word cannot save or create this file. The disk may be full [which it is not] or write-protected [which it is]". Sooooooo. Does this mean I can only password protect the folder and not the files? Which is really annoying because I really do need the two levels of security. Please can someone help?

File Vault is not in Disk Utility. It is in System Preferences/Security/FileVault.

Password protecting swf file

I'm creating a html page with price guides which are in flash
swf files. I have the web pages password protected but anyone that
is somewhat computer savy can get around that by finding the price
guide swf files. Is there a way to password protect them from
opening the swf files?

You can zip it with a password (encrypt it). Unfortunately that option, even though it comes as
standard equipment, is available only from the command line (terminal.app).
http://opensoul.org/2007/4/9/creating-encrypted-zip-archives-with-os-x
You may create an encrypted sparse image on your desktop and store your files
in it. It's portable too,
just copy the encrypted image to a flash drive and take it with you.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1578
There is "Meo" (a free file encryption utility):
http://www.nchsoftware.com/encrypt/index.html
There is openssl (comes with OS X), a command line tool (terminal):
http://osxdaily.com/2007/05/02/quickly-encrypt-a-file-with-openssl/
True Crypt (one of the most powerful solutions out there - and its free):
http://www.truecrypt.org/
Cryptor (a simple easy solution):
http://www.limiter-inc.com/cryptor.html
Kj ♘
There are tons more of them out there, but I recommend these, because the price is right
and they will get the job done.

Hi there, i have Q i have excel file it need to be block with password. Could you please explain how i make password protect to Excel document

Hi there,
i have Q i have excel file it need to be block with password. Could you please explain how i make password protect to Excel document
Thanks

On the File menu, click Save As.
On the Tools menu, click General Options.
Do either or both of the following:
If you want users to enter a password before they can view the workbook, type a password in the Password to open box, and then click OK.
If you want users to enter a password before they can save changes to the workbook, type a password in the Password to modify box.
NOTE   Unlike passwords you specify in the Password to open box, passwords you specify in the Password to modify box are not encrypted. These passwords are only meant to give specific users permission to modify workbook data. For optimal password security, it's best to assign both passwords. An encrypted password to access the workbook, and one to provide specific users with permission to modify its content. IMPORTANT   Use strong passwords that combine uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Weak passwords don't mix these elements. Strong password: Y6dh!et5. Weak password: House27. Use a strong password that you can remember so that you don't have to write it down.
If you want to use a different encryption type, click Advanced, click the type you want in the Choose an encryption type list, and then click OK.
If needed, specify the number of characters you want in the Choose a key length box.
NOTE   Document property encryption is enabled by default for most encryption types and providers. It prevents unauthorized users from viewing summary and custom file properties (such as the author or any custom file information) in theProperties dialog box. When users right-click the password-protected file, and then click Properties, information won't be available on the Summary tab and Customtab. Authorized users, however, can open the file and view all file properties (Filemenu, Properties command). To disable document property encryption, clear theEncrypt document properties check box.
Click OK.
When prompted, retype your passwords to confirm them.
Click Save.
If prompted, click Yes to replace the existing workbook.
NOTE   You can also secure a workbook with a password on the Security tab of the Options dialog box (Tools menu, Options command).

Password protecting a Flash Drive?

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When I plug in my FlashDrive it opens up a Disk Image, I was wondering if it is at all possible to set up that Disk Image as a Password Protected disk image?
So when I insert the Flash Drive it will prompt me for a password and then open. I am starting up a small company and I would to keep all my confidential files on a Password Protected Flash Drive.
I know how to set up a password protected disk image using disk utility. But Disk Utility wont let me put a password on the disk image that automatically opens when inserting the flash drive, I have tried reformatting the flash drive, etc. but can't seem to get it to work.
The closest I've gotten is putting a .dmg file on the flash drive and then after opening the drive, open the .dmg file. Which would then prompt me for a password and open a new disk image. but I would like it a little less troublesome.
Please some one tell me if this is possible or not and How to do this?? Thanks


there are no built in tools to do that. the best you can do using built in tools is to make an encrypted disk image and put that on your flash drive. but you say you don't want that. the only other option would be a 3rd party full disk encryption tool like TrueCrypt or PGP. I'm not familiar with either so you'll have to investigate that yourself.

Password protect without imac

hi guys. i dont know squat, but i have a site i made with iweb 1.1.2. can i password protect my site without having imac? thanks in advance.

Hi mjs273,
This should be no problem. I'm assuming you use iWeb to publish to a folder on your computer and then you upload the files to your web hosting company.
Most web hosts have an browser-based admin facility. Through that you should be able to setup password protection for your site or for just certain sections of the site.
For example, on the sites that I have hosted by DreamHost, I just click on Goodies / Htaccess / WebDAV. I select one of the domains. Then click Set Up a New Directory. From there I can choose to password protect that directory. Whatever options I were to select would also apply to any sub-directory.
Your exact steps will be a bit different (unless you are using DreamHost, of course)!
--gordy

Is there a way to password protect a photo page in iWeb?

My website is open to whoever wants to look at it but I do photography work for clients and would like to password protect their photos. Is there anyway I can password protect just my photo gallery page in iWeb? Thanks!

If you publish to a server other than MobileMe you can password protect any directory - either by using Webshell or via the .htaccess. If you use the latter method, the data can be compiled using a generator....
http://tools.dynamicdrive.com/password/
MobileMe users need to create a new site for the protected content. This site can appear to be part of the main one if it is included in a text based navigation as an external hyperlink or by using a snippet code with the default navigation. This was answered by Cyclosaurus in this topic....
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15027923#15027923

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