[Forum] Can I block access via .htaccess instead of protect directories by password ?

[vijito]

I saw the secure your forum thread at quick tips forum.

My questions is can I use the block IP and allow only my IP to access that particular directories instead of using .htpassword ? I have a static IP from my ISP.

Password protect the following directories using .htaccess/.htpassword: admincp, modcp, install, includes, packages, vb. You can find instructions here:

http://www.javascriptkit.com/howto/htaccess3.shtml

[Riasat]

order deny,allow
deny from all
allow from w.x.y.z

probably this will work.