.htaccess. deny root, allow specific subfolder. Possible?

Question

How can I deny access to http://sub.mydomain.com/, but allow for (completely) http://sub.mydomain.com/test (or http://sub.mydomain.com/test/)

There is a magento back

Answer 1

I know this is a very old thread, but I've been struceling with exactly this scenario for several days and finally got it to work, thus I thought I'd share my solution for further reference.

As of Apache version 2.4 (I guess), it's possible to use directive and . This can be used to allow access to specific subfolders.

My solution for .htaccess (inspired from this site: https://www.the-art-of-web.com/system/apache-authorization/):

SetEnvIf REQUEST_URI "^/test/.*" PUBLICACCESS
# Use for multiple subfolders:
# SetEnvIf REQUEST_URI "^/(?:test|test2|test3|test4)/.*" PUBLICACCESS

    
        # Public access
        Require env PUBLICACCESS
        Require all granted
    
    
        # Require user and password
        AuthType Basic
        AuthName "Secured"
        AuthUserFile /var/www/example.com/.htpasswd
        Require valid-user