Question 1

How do I add basic auth to my static site with Cloudflare Workers?

Accepted Answer

Download the index.js file, set your username and password in the constants as shown in the README, then deploy it as a Cloudflare Worker. This will intercept requests and require authentication before serving your static content.

Question 2

Is HTTP Basic Auth secure for a production website?

Accepted Answer

It's basic security; credentials are base64-encoded but not encrypted, so always use it over HTTPS. For higher-risk sites, consider more secure methods like OAuth or JWT, as this project lacks advanced protections.

Question 3

Cloudflare Workers Basic Auth vs using .htaccess for password protection?

Accepted Answer

Cloudflare Workers is serverless and works on any static host, while .htaccess is Apache-specific. Workers offer edge-based speed, but .htaccess might be easier for Apache-served sites without Cloudflare integration.

Question 4

Can I have multiple users with different passwords in this setup?

Accepted Answer

No, the project only supports a single hardcoded username and password pair. For multiple users, you'd need to significantly modify the code or use a different authentication solution.

Question 5

What happens if my Cloudflare Worker fails or has an error?

Accepted Answer

If the worker fails, access to your static site could be blocked or result in errors, as the worker acts as a gatekeeper. Ensure proper testing and monitor your worker's health to avoid downtime.

Question 6

How do I change the password after deploying the worker?

Accepted Answer

You must update the PASS constant in the index.js file and redeploy the worker to Cloudflare. There's no dynamic credential management, so changes require code modifications and redeployment.

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