Apache Authentication - ApacheCon 2005
htpasswd
    
     -m  Force MD5 encryption of the password.
     -d  Force CRYPT encryption of the password (default).
     -p  Do not encrypt the password (plaintext).
     -s  Force SHA encryption of the password.
    
      
  • Plaintext passwords don't actually work.

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