I'm using the Image:Magick Read() to grab images off a remote server.

        $image = Image::Magick->new;              
        $url = "$Variable1/$Variable2/Filename.jpg";
        $image->Read($url);

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When I do this to an image within a publicly visible folder, everything works wonderfully: I am able to use Get() to assign the attributes of that remote image to variables.

However, when I try to do this to an image within a folder that is within a protected area requiring htpasswd authentication (such as a Member's Area), the Read($url) fails.

What I am looking for is a means to provide my own username and password to authenticate my script to access these protected files remotely

I have been scouring the internet to find a solution to this. Unfortunately, I am not sure exactly what approach or solution I need to be searching for. Is there a separate package that allows me to authenticate as a user, or something that allows Image::Magick to define user/pass access, or something entirely different altogether.

Any help on this matter would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks in advance, perlmonks community.

In reply to Trying to allow cgi script to access htpasswd protected files. by Aquilae

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