A password-protected directory or area is a folder which could be accessed only if a username and a password are entered, so no unauthorized individuals could see its content. This option could be used for the main folder of a given site or just for a certain subfolder depending on your requirements. For instance, if you are building a new Internet site and you do not want people to see it prior to it being ready, you should prohibit the access to it altogether, whereas if you want only some people to be able to access particular files, you may password-protect only a specific folder, while the remainder of the website can be seen by everyone. Regardless, a “403 Forbidden” error page will appear if the login details the visitor types in aren't correct. Even a direct link to a file will not work so long as any folder above it is password-protected.

Password Protected Directories in Cloud Hosting

All of our Linux cloud hosting include a really convenient tool that will allow you to shield any folder in your account from unauthorized access with just two clicks. As soon as you log in to your Hepsia web hosting CP, you will just have to go to the Password Protection section, to select the main domain or subdomain, to specify the folder that needs to be protected - the root folder or some folder under it, and then to enter the username and the password which have to be used to access the content in question. The function shall be turned on at once, so if you try to open the folder/website, you'll be prompted to enter the login details. You may set up or remove many usernames for the very same folder, if required. If you go to the File Manager section, all password-protected folders will be shown with a tiny padlock icon.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers

You'll be able to create password protection for any content you have within your semi-dedicated server account. We have added an easy-to-use tool to the Hepsia hosting Control Panel through which you shall be able to enable the feature with a few mouse clicks and without any difficulties, even if you're not quite tech-savvy. You will only need to pick the hostname (domain or subdomain), the particular folder which needs to be protected (the main folder or a subfolder) plus the login name and password. The protection will take effect right away, so if you try to open the password-protected URL inside your browser, you will need to input the newly created login credentials before you can proceed. You'll also be able to give different usernames for the very same folder to a number of people, so you will not have to share the same login credentials with everyone. Each password-protected folder will have a tiny padlock icon in the File Manager section, so you will be able to recognize such folders with ease.