[HolyKiller]

If you already using the second way, make sure you revert your index files back to original vBulletin first

[Hornstar]

Thanks, this way is a little nicer then the current way I am, plus I like how the passwords are not in plain text anymore.

[we_are_borg]

On a small side note never put .htpasswd in a place that is world readable it should go before the directory where you place your webcontent, most systems will allow this or have even a special place for it.

If your lazy like me there is a program called Deadlock that will use a database and normal htaccess and htpasswd files to grant access to it.

[abdobasha2004]

nice one for users who have no access to make fire walls

[Shabcool]

Thanks dir

[rtyagis]

Nice simple article for new users like me. Anyway thanks.

[FReeSTER]

Thank you mate, I will try this

[TheLastSuperman]

I've always liked these as well:

.htaccess password protect a single File:
http://webdesign.about.com/od/htacce...ord_1_file.htm

.htaccess password protect a Folder:
http://webdesign.about.com/od/htacce...hthtaccess.htm

.htaccess authentication generator:
http://www.htaccesstools.com/htaccess-authentication/

.htaccess password generator:
http://www.htaccesstools.com/htpasswd-generator/

[Dorgham]

It is really the best protection for all website owners
Thanks a lot

[matrex722]

thanks man
nice topic

[DNN]

What you mentioned didn't work, unless the part where it says "/*link.to.your.protected.dir*/" is supposed to have "mywebsite.com/admincp."

[ForceHSS]

This can be done from any cpanel without all this extra work