Htpasswd Generator

Create secure .htpasswd files for Apache authentication.

About .htpasswd Authentication

The .htpasswd file is used to store usernames and passwords for basic authentication on Apache HTTP Server. It provides a simple but effective way to protect directories, files, or entire websites from unauthorized access.

MD5 (APR1) Algorithm

This is the default and most compatible algorithm for Apache servers. It uses a custom MD5-based hash (APR1) with a random salt for enhanced security.

SHA-1 Algorithm

Uses the SHA-1 hash algorithm. While still supported, MD5 (APR1) is generally preferred for Apache basic authentication.

How to Implement .htpasswd

  1. Generate your username and password hash using the tool above.
  2. Create a file named .htpasswd in a non-public directory on your server.
  3. Paste the generated line (e.g., user:$apr1$random$hash) into that file.
  4. Configure your .htaccess or Apache config to point to this file using AuthUserFile.