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  • Please remove the .htaccess file upon attempting this example, as the directives might collide. Commented Apr 19, 2021 at 0:12
  • Where is this a common issue? The context for AuthType Basic is a directory (<Directory>, <Location>, <Files>...) or .htaccess context. Commented Apr 19, 2021 at 0:39
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    The sheer amount of similar posts with the same issue make it a common issue. Apache makes it difficult to get exactly right. I am aware the context suggests both are possible, however from my humble knowledge Apache changed its behavior at some point. The example I provided was copied from a working production setup. Commented Apr 19, 2021 at 0:49
  • Thanks gecko. I'll try with Location later and report back. Please see my comment to roaima above - is the Requite valid-user correctly overriding the higher-level Require all granted? My htpasswd file is in the correct format and readable, though called pass.txt. I haven't used a group file but can do if it might help. Will probably try it. Commented Apr 19, 2021 at 8:30
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    roaima I didn't think about that - you mean edit my question with updates? I hope my provisional answer below addresses the issue. Commented Apr 22, 2021 at 8:36