A password-protected directory is a folder which cannot be accessed unless the right login credentials are provided. This can be a whole website or just one page that is situated in a subfolder. If you try to open this kind of a directory, you will see an Internet browser pop-up where you have to type in a username and also a password. In case you enter the correct ones, you will be able to continue browsing the content without the need to do anything additional. When the login credentials aren't correct, however, you shall see information that you are not authorized to view the content. When this option is enabled, you won't be able to open a file even when you have a direct link. The option is very effective if you wish to prohibit the access to some content or if you work on an Internet site and you don't want visitors to be able to access it prior to it being ready.

Password Protected Directories in Shared Hosting

With the password protection tool that comes with every single shared hosting package deal which we provide, you shall be able to shield any content which you have inside your account with merely a few mouse clicks. Since the tool is part of our revolutionary Hepsia Control Panel, it offers the exact same uncomplicated interface and you'll not need any special skills to use it. As soon as you go to the Password Protection section, you will need to choose one of the domains or subdomains which you have inside the account and then decide if the protection should be switched on for the primary folder or for a subfolder. Then type in the username and the password that you'd like and you will be ready. A small padlock icon in the File Manager section will tell you that a specific folder is password-protected. In the very same way you will be able to add numerous usernames and passwords for the same folder if you want several people to have their own login credentials.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Hosting

It will take a few mouse clicks to activate the password protection feature for any folder that you have, if you use one of our Linux semi-dedicated hosting. We have a very effective tool, that offers a user-friendly point-and-click interface and which can be used by people with zero experience. It's a part of the Hepsia Control Panel, which you will get to manage your new account and as soon as you log in and visit the Password Protection section, you shall be able to select the domain or subdomain which should be secured and then the particular folder - either the main folder or any subfolder under it. You'll also see 2 boxes where you will have to enter the login name and the password that'll be needed to access the folder in question and you shall be ready. By following exactly the same steps, you are able to set up many different login credentials for the exact same folder to give several people their own username/password. All protected folders shall have a small padlock sign in the File Manager section.