AuthName

Purpose

The AuthName directive sets the name of the authorization realm for this directory. This realm is a name given to users so they know which username and password to send.

Scope

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

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

Syntax

AuthName name

Where name is a short name describing this authorization realm. Can contain spaces.

File

access.conf

Default

There is no default.

Example

AuthName PhysicsCollab

Sets the authorization name of this directory to PhysicsCollab.

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