Manage ACLs

This page allows you to create and manage access control list (ACL) files. ACLs allow you to control which clients can access your HTTP server. Certain users, groups, or hosts can be screened to either allow or deny access to part of your HTTP server.

The following table describes the fields and buttons on the screen. The left column lists the fields and buttons; the right column describes the functionality.

Field or Button
Description

A. Pick a resource

Displays the resources in the server's document root that use ACLs to restrict access.

Editing: Specifies a resource to manage.

Browse: Specifies only a portion of the server.

Wildcard: Specifies a wildcard pattern to edit.

Edit Access Control: The Access Control Rules page is displayed for the ACL.

B. Pick an existing ACL:

Specifies an ACL from the list of all ACLs enabled for the server. Even if an ACL exists, it will not appear in this list if you have not enabled it.

Editing: Specifies a resource to manage.

Edit Access Control: The Access Control Rules page is displayed for the ACL.

C. Type in ACL name:

Editing: Specifies the name of an ACL you are creating. Use this option only if you are familiar with ACL files and the obj.conf configuration file.

tip You'll need to manually edit the obj.conf file if you want to apply named ACLs to resources.

Edit Access Control: The Access Control Rules page is displayed for the ACL.

See also

Create/Edit ACL

View ACLs


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