Update gitea-docker-cicd/README.md

gitea-docker-cicd/README.md

@@ -73,9 +73,14 @@ This container stores the Docker images built by the runner.
         ports:
           # Map to a host port, e.g., 5000. Change if needed.
           - "5000:5000"
+        environment:
+          REGISTRY_AUTH: htpasswd
+          REGISTRY_AUTH_HTPASSWD_REALM: Local Registry
+          REGISTRY_AUTH_HTPASSWD_PATH: /auth/htpasswd
         volumes:
           # Persist registry data
           - ./registry-data:/var/lib/registry
+          - ./auth:/auth
         restart: always
         networks:
           # Use a common network if Gitea/Runner need to access it by name
@@ -113,6 +118,18 @@ This container stores the Docker images built by the runner.
         ```
     * *Security Note: This uses HTTP and is insecure. For sensitive environments, configure TLS for the registry.*
 
+
+4.  **Add auth to the registry**
+    * Create Auth Directory: Near your `docker-compose.yml` file.
+
+      `mkdir auth`
+
+    * Generate htpasswd File: Replace `<your_desired_registry_username>` with your chosen username. You will be prompted for a password - remember it!
+
+    `htpasswd -B -c ./auth/htpasswd <your_desired_registry_username>`
+
+
+
 ---
 
 ## Step 3: Set up Gitea Runners