start_web.py

@@ -127,14 +127,14 @@ def main():
         "session_manager": session_manager
     }
     
-    # Setup static files and routes
-    setup_static_files(app)
-    
-    # Add authentication middleware if enabled
+    # Add authentication middleware if enabled (BEFORE routes)
     if auth_enabled:
         app.add_middleware(SimpleAuthMiddleware, config=config)
         print("🔐 Authentication middleware added to web interface")
     
+    # Setup static files and routes
+    setup_static_files(app)
+    
     # Register web routes
     register_web_routes(app, dependencies)