2.3.33 AuthType
AuthType specifies the authentication control type when user authentication is performed.
Description
AuthType specifies the authentication control type when user authentication is performed. Basic can be specified as authentication_type_name. When this directive is specified, the AuthName, Require, and AuthUserFile (or AuthGroupFile) directives must be specified. However, when performing user authentication by using the directory service, specifying the AuthUserFile (or AuthGroupFile) directive is not necessary.
Syntax
AuthType authentication_type_name
Locations where it can be written
<Directory> and .htaccess
Overwrite permission
AuthConfig level