>Jock Dempsey wrote: >> I setup the /data folder in the public accessable www space. >> >> I have support files the users need in the /data/ringname/ folders. How about this .htaccess file in the /data directory: <Files *.db> order allow,deny deny from all </Files> / Gunnar Worked perfect. I tested to be sure files were being served, that the system could edit the *db files (THAT I was sure of) and that FTP and sendmail worked. THEN I tested for direct access and got the intended 'Forbidden' message. Thanks! Jock D.