password protect site with .htpasswd file dont work

i try to protect my site (static php) follow this instructions http://docs.webfaction.com/software/static.html#password-protecting-a-directory-with-a-static-cgi-php-app

but i get a 500 internal server error, i read about change apache config to solve this but looks like isnt posible

how can i get it working?

password .htpasswd

asked 04 Oct '12, 09:00

x2l2
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What type of application are you trying to password protect?

(04 Oct '12, 11:24) bmeyer71 ♦♦

is a php website

(04 Oct '12, 14:28) x2l2

Maybe open a support ticket for us to take a closer look at what you have.

(04 Oct '12, 14:36) bmeyer71 ♦♦

was this resolved via support ticket? if so could you post what the solution was.

(05 Oct '12, 08:55) gmaniac

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As mentioned in the support ticket, I made the AuthName one word. If you want longer text or words separated by spaced, you will need to put the text in quotes. eg: "Enter Password"

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answered 05 Oct '12, 12:01

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i fell stupid >_< thank you for your help

(05 Oct '12, 12:14) x2l2

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