Restricting access

[chrisjoha]

I currently run my server both locally and on the net. I have restricted all folders with passwords. I keep it on the net as well because I run some tests and the like that other people need access to (with a user/password). Is there a way I can disable password for access from localhost? IE make all outside requests be prompted for user/password, but make my own local requests go through without authentication?

[j4mes]

I expect it's possible, but I wouldn't recommend it since someone may attack blind (with a spoofed IP) which could result in the attacker bypassing your password authentication.