Security
htpasswd
Manage Apache password files.
securitypolicyverify
Additional Notes
htpasswd is a security command used to manage Apache password files. It creates and updates the flat-file user database used by Apache for basic authentication. It supports several hash formats including MD5, SHA1, and bcrypt.
Syntax
htpasswd [options] [arguments]Parameters
options: Flags that change howhtpasswdbehaves.target: File, user, service, policy, or security object to inspect or modify.value: Security setting, context, key, hash, or policy value.
Common Options
--help: Show command help when supported.--version: Show version information when supported.
Examples
htpasswd --help
man htpasswdPractical Notes
Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man htpasswd, htpasswd --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.