Password protected directories unreliable

[fastdrive]

I've noted that the function to create password protected directories is working unreliably.
When creating new directories through Plesk, it is ok. But if I protect a directory that is already existing, it doesn't work or works with big delays.
Manually using .htaccess files locks the dirs immediately.

 

[crossconnect]

Plesk puts configuration for protected directories directly into the httpd.include file and not a .htaccess file. This means that the configuration won't take effect until httpd reloads (up to 15 mins with default Plesk setting). However, changes to the usernames and passwords on a directory that already has protection working should take effect immediately.

Force a manual reload by executing apachectl graceful at a root shell.