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# File_HtAccess::setAuthType

File_HtAccess::setAuthType -- set the value of authtype property

## Synopsis

``void File_HtAccess::setAuthType` (string [$type='Basic'])`

## Description

Sets the value of authtype property. Almost allways you will be using Basic authentication. Since most browsers don't yet support Digest authentication you should only use Digest if you can control what browsers will be accessing the resources.

## Parameter

- `string $type` - authentication type to use. Should be Basic os Digest. Defaults to Basic.

## Return value

void

## Note

This function can not be called statically.

## Example

Example 38-1. Using File_HtAccess::setAuthType()
    <?php
    require_once('File/HtAccess.php');

    /* use Digest authentication  */
    $fh = new File_HtAccess('.htaccess');
    $fh->load();
    $fh->setAuthType('Digest');
    $fh->save();

    ?>

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