The root folder of a web app is protected with a .htaccess/.htpasswd file. That works fine even with sub-folders, and everything is perfect.

Now I have to password protect a subfolder using a different .htpasswd file. I tried using a new .htaccess/.htpasswd combo into the subfolder and it kinda works, except for the fact that I need to enter two usernames and passwords (one for the subfolder and one for the .htaccess/.htpasswd in the root folder).

Is there a way to avoid that?