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Do I need to learn how to run/use Unix if my web page is stored on a Unix server?

To many beginners' relief, the answer is no. Even if your web page is hosted on a Unix server, you upload and download your files via a FTP client, so it's not necessary for you to interact with the Unix interface. However, you do need to keep in mind that Unix is case sensitive - and this applies to your file names, your username, and password.

Is Unix case sensitive?

Yes.

If you do decide to work with your files on a UNIX platform, here is a list of "how to" for basic commands:

How do I list files and directories?

1s -a shows all hidden files such as .htaccess
1s -l shows details of all files including permissions, owners, size and file modification time.

How do I password protect a web-site?

1. Determine the directory for the files which you want to protect is.
2. Connect to your domain using telnet (you will need your username and password to log-in).
3. Go to the directory which you want to enter, then enter the following command prompts:
   • webprotect prot This protects the directory.
   • webprotect add user You will be prompt for the new user ID and password to access the directory.
   Note: two files will be created in this directory: .htaccess and .htpasswd. Do NOT delete these files - they contain security information that protects these directories.

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