====== Apache - Allow full access to the Apache subdirectory ======

Usually, people will set basic authentication for apache directory (normally /var/www/html in centos).

The reason is to protect the directory from unauthorized access.

But what if a subdirectory inside (let say /var/www/html/mydirectory) needs full access?  This is where .htaccess file comes into picture.

To allow access to /var/www/html/mydirectory while maintaining authentication for /var/www/html, just follow below steps:


1. Go to /var/www/html/mydirectory

<code bash>
cd /var/www/html/mydirectory
</code>


2. Create .htaccess file

<code bash>
touch .htaccess
</code>


3. Put below items into that .htaccess file

<file bash .htaccess>
Allow from all
Satisfy Any
</file>


4. Restart Apache:

<code bash>
sudo httpd -k graceful
</code>


5. Try to access http://servername/mydirectory using your browser.  This should give access without a password.