apache handlers

[NeonWarrior]

i want to make a memebrs section with passwords and usernames, which requires me to use apache, the site i was given in another thread by a members is
http://www.ilovejackdaniels.com/apache/password-protect-a-directory-with-htaccess/
which helps, but i still dont fully udnerstand

i made an apache handler called "texting" with the extension ".htaccess"

but i cant find the file anywhere in the site to edit its content

am i doig somthing wrong?

 

[Slothie]

Why the heck do you have an apache handler called texting?
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Edit:
Why don't you just use cPanel to protect the members section, it does that via htaccess as well, why make things harder for yourself

 

[NeonWarrior]

where is it inside cpanel? its my first website and im still learning haha

maybey some instructions for me? haha, could i pursuade you with a reward of the little tick box? =P

 

[Corey]

I would spend some time exploring cPanel and watching the tutorial videos.

I would definitely not use the method described in the link you posted with handlers, especially if you are not familiar with a hosting account.