htpasswd

Create and manage htpasswd files to protect web server directories using basic authentication.

Create/overwrite htpasswd file:

htpasswd -c {{path/to/file}} {{user_name}}

Add user to htpasswd file or update existing user:

htpasswd {{path/to/file}} {{user_name}}

Add user to htpasswd file in batch mode without an interactive password prompt (for script usage):

htpasswd -b {{path/to/file}} {{user_name}} {{password}}

Delete user from htpasswd file:

htpasswd -D {{path/to/file}} {{user_name}}

Verify user password:

htpasswd -v {{path/to/file}} {{user_name}}