Example:
30 9 * * * /usr/bin/curl -u username:password http://www.mydomain.com/protectedfolder/myscript
Can and should I use an encrypted password here, the same as in the .htaccess file of the protected folder?
Sign Up to our social questions and Answers Engine to ask questions, answer people’s questions, and connect with other people.
Login to our social questions & Answers Engine to ask questions answer people’s questions & connect with other people.
Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
Well I tried it with an encrypted password and it didn’t work.
The answer is no don’t use an encrypted password.