trac on windows - authentication

Question

I wish to use trac (for defect tracking) on windows - as it has nice integration with svn (also on windows).

I got it installed (winpy version) using python 2.7 and was able to get the standalone server up and running - however I have no idea how to configure the logins? As per instructions I created a passwords file with md5 encrypted passwords and then referenced this when I re-ran my standalone server.

Any ideas on how to get this running with authentication?

Thanks

Answer 1

One of the easiest ways to manage accounts is by using the AccountManager plugin . On a fresh Trac install, here's how to set it up:

1. Run the trac-admin /path/to/projenv permission add anonymous TRAC_ADMIN command to give yourself admin privileges
2. Install the plugin
3. Create a new admin account graphically
4. Give the admin account TRAC_ADMIN permissions
5. Log in using the admin account
6. Revoke the TRAC_ADMIN permission from the anonymous account
7. Create user accounts, as needed

The website for the plugin lists additional information and examples regarding how to install and configure it.

Answer 2

In case of Trac based on Apache webserver: Another possibility is Apache's SSPI authentication module. Trac reuses all users from the Windows domain then. It's configured in http.conf for Trac's .