how specify authentication not required for for folder in htaccess folder stackoverflow code example

Example: how specify authentication not required for for folder in htaccess folder stackoverflow

AuthType Basic
AuthName "NO PUBLIC ACCESS"
AuthUserFile /xxx/.htpasswd

SetEnvIf REQUEST_URI "(path/to/directory/)$" ALLOW

<RequireAny>
  Require env ALLOW
  Require valid-user
</RequireAny>