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dcortez · 04-21-2022, 02:09 AM

This is for a Linux/Apache environment...

Is anyone using Basic Authentication for password protection of membership areas?

Twenty years ago, I was using Basic Authentication, but the 8 char username and password length limits won't cut it today.

I understand that both username and passwords can be substantially longer and more contemporary encryption algorithms are now supported by Apache.

Any suggestions, or words of wisdom?

Thanks!

04-21-2022, 02:09 AM
dcortez DINO CORTEZ™ Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 2,145	Member area security: Basic Authentication vs PHP session variables? This is for a Linux/Apache environment... Is anyone using Basic Authentication for password protection of membership areas? Twenty years ago, I was using Basic Authentication, but the 8 char username and password length limits won't cut it today. I understand that both username and passwords can be substantially longer and more contemporary encryption algorithms are now supported by Apache. Any suggestions, or words of wisdom? Thanks!