Apache - allow directory listing but downloading files require vaild-user

Question

I want to allow my friends to view all files in directory without logging . But when they want to download file I want to authenticate them. How to do this ?

Now I have something like this:

AuthUserFile /var/....../.htpasswd
AuthName "VIP"
AuthType Basic
require valid-user

Answer 1

You could use a FilesMatch rule.

Take a look at The Ultimate .htaccess Guide for more information.