How .htaccess admincp

[Greek76]

Hey everyone just a quick question. I tried to htaccess protect my admin cp but it comes up with an internal server error...

I used this code that I found from site security tips on here. I posted as is. The admin2 I left as is since Im the only to have access on their. What did I do wrong? Thanks

order allow,deny allow from <example IP>
allow from <admin2's IP>
deny from all

[cellarius]

Take out the second line. <admin2's IP> is not valid, hence throws the error. You have replaced <example IP> with your own IP address? If not, that will lead to the same error.

Make sure you really have a static, non-rotating IP address - else you won't be able to access your forum.

[Greek76]

Yes I have replaced it and my ip is not static. I tried it the way you suggested but I get this message. Thanks

Internal Server Error

The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.

Does vbseo interfere possibly?

[cellarius]

No, vbseo would not cause this.

Anyway: If you have a rotating IP, this is not for you. Every time your IP changes, you would have to edit the .htaccess, or you would be denied from entering AdminCP.

Addendum: If you know your IP range, you can allow access from this range.

If you want to implement this anyway, try this:

order allow,deny
deny from all
allow from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxReplace the x with your IP address.

[Greek76]

What I meant about my ip is that it does not change sorry for the mistake.

[Jazzyname]

can one just put in the resolve instead of the IP ?

or the bind name? like cox.com

[Greek76]

Im suppose to upload the .htaccess file into my admin folder correct?

[cellarius]

can one just put in the resolve instead of the IP ?

or the bind name? like cox.com
http://httpd.apache.org/docs/1.3/mod/mod_access.html


Im suppose to upload the .htaccess file into my admin folder correct?
Yes.

[Greek76]

Thats exactly what where I uploaded it. I don't know can't figure out what the problem might be.