# Windows Authentication for Websites

Windows Authentication on IIS works using the Physical Path' Permissions, configured  
in the *Basic Settings* of the Site.

## How to Configure

This applies both for new and existing Sites

1. Start the IIS Manager Application (Server Manager -> Tools -> *Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager*)
2. Open or create your Site  
    The *Physical Path* Setting here is what counts. If you intend to use it as Reverse Proxy, create a empty "dummy" Directoy for this one
3. Select your Directory 
    - If you already have a site, go to *Actions* -> *Basic Settings* and update your Physical Path if necessary
4. Go to Actions -> Edit Permissions  
    This will open the Windows Directory Permissions Dialog. Here you can set your Permission. For Web Access, the Read Permission is required. Dependening on your Use-Case, other Permissions such as Write and Execute might be necessary