401 Error from 'index.php' in subfolders?

[Visco]

When I upload new websites to a temporary location on my own server space (in order for clients to see and test the site) I'm getting a 401 error and 'authorisation request' when trying to access the index page.

For example...
www.mysite.ie/temp/clientsite/index.php
brings a 401 error with a pop-up username/password box.

However, I if I use any other name other than 'index.php' (eg: 'home.php') then it works fine.

How can I get around this. Thanks!

[Tara]

You might need to submit a ticket about this one Visco:

Blacknight - Hosting Technical Support

It could be due to a .htaccess and .hpasswd somewhere (especially if you are on windows) but we'd really need to have a look at the exact error and possibly the files\folder itself.

[Visco]

No worries, will do!

Thanks Tara.