Definition: '.htpasswds' is a command in the Unix/Linux operating system used to create a shell script (sh) file with password authentication. It requires a specific syntax to be executed as a command, typically found in scripts. The key features include:
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Password
: The user must enter their username and password when executing this command.
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File Creation
: This allows the creation of a new shell script file.
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Permission
: To use the script for execution on the Unix/Linux system, the script must have execute permissions.
Understanding ':'.htpasswds' can help secure scripts by ensuring that only authorized users have access to executing the script.