ahh ok Howard that does answer that, thanks Scott, that's most likely all it is. Clear your browser cache and test that again and that should fix that issue. It may still do it again unfortunately, not much can be done about that as browser cache issues are not something we have control over.
@Scott: How does that affect file downloads/access with a cached page? Let's say someone accesses it and later goes back to a cached page. Let's say I have removed their accesss, will they still have access to the files if they see them all on a cached page?
For example I have some directories that I share with specific people. Some of those directories have files for them to download in them. One of them has things I just put there for myself as storage so I can get to it easier if I need it again. If I have someone I give access to these folders, then I take it away, if they have a cached page on their system yet, will they still be able to download the files?
Jo Rice
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Jo Rice
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Looking for this post I realized I never got an answer here lol. Anyone have this answer? Are cached pages still accessible if someone has been removed from the WAM access settings?
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The connection is via htaccess and Apache and is not cached by the browser. The connection is valid as long as the browser remains open. Once it's closed, you lose access.
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Jo Rice
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Well yes I realize all that Tom, but, there have been reports (scroll up the thread here) that people have been able to access some pages via a cached page. Hence my question to find out if the files and links on a cached page would still function or will it pop up the access box to sign in again if you click them 
sstovert@satx.rr.com
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I believe you are confusing browser cache with a browsers ability to store user names and passwords. That, you can not prevent except to remove the person from the authorized list preventing future access.
From the Apache website
If you're worried about cached files being accessed in a directory, you place an .htacess file in that directory.
From the Apache website
How to I make it not ask me for my password the next time?
Because most browsers store your password information only for the current browser session, when you close your browser it forgets your username and password. So, when you visit the same web site again, you will need to re-enter your username and password.
There is nothing that can be done about this on the server side.
However, the most recent versions of the major browsers contain the ability to remember your password forever, so that you never have to log in again. While it is debatable whether this is a good idea, since it effectively overrides the entire point of having security in the first place, it is certainly convenient for the user, and simplifies the user experience.
Because most browsers store your password information only for the current browser session, when you close your browser it forgets your username and password. So, when you visit the same web site again, you will need to re-enter your username and password.
There is nothing that can be done about this on the server side.
However, the most recent versions of the major browsers contain the ability to remember your password forever, so that you never have to log in again. While it is debatable whether this is a good idea, since it effectively overrides the entire point of having security in the first place, it is certainly convenient for the user, and simplifies the user experience.
If you're worried about cached files being accessed in a directory, you place an .htacess file in that directory.
# explicitly disable caching for certain file types
<FilesMatch "\.(html|htm|php|jpg|jpeg|gif|png)$">
Header unset Cache-Control
</FilesMatch>
<FilesMatch "\.(html|htm|php|jpg|jpeg|gif|png)$">
Header unset Cache-Control
</FilesMatch>
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Scott Swedorski
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The page is still cached and would not always reflect the current content. There really is no way that I know of to 100% prevent browser caching.
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Jo Rice
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Ok thanks for the info guys, that's what I needed to know
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Hi there
I have trouble finding the right spot to put my question. Let me know if I'm wrong here.
I have a S-drive and want to test wam on my pages.
I have trouble finding the right FTP setup.
Can anyone help.
I have trouble finding the right spot to put my question. Let me know if I'm wrong here.
I have a S-drive and want to test wam on my pages.
I have trouble finding the right FTP setup.
Can anyone help.
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Eric Rohloff
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Sorry,
You can't use WAM on S-Drive
You can't use WAM on S-Drive
I can't hear what I'm looking at.
It's easy to overlook something you're not looking for.
This is a site I built for my work.(RSD)
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This is a site I built for use in my job.(HTML Editor)
https://pestlogbook.com
This is my personal site used for testing and as an easy way to share photos.(RLM imported to RSD)
https://ericrohloff.com
It's easy to overlook something you're not looking for.
This is a site I built for my work.(RSD)
http://esmansgreenhouse.com
This is a site I built for use in my job.(HTML Editor)
https://pestlogbook.com
This is my personal site used for testing and as an easy way to share photos.(RLM imported to RSD)
https://ericrohloff.com
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