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 observe its content. This function could be used for the primary folder of a specific site or exclusively for a particular subfolder depending on the needs you have. For example, if you are building a new website and you do not want people to see it before it's 100% ready, you might want to limit the access to it altogether, and if you would like only some individuals to be able to access certain files, you'll be able to password-protect only a specific folder, while the rest of the site could be seen by everybody. In either case, a “403 Forbidden” error page shall appear in case the login details the visitor inputs are not correct. Even a direct link to a file shall not work provided any folder above it is password-protected.

Password Protected Directories in Cloud Hosting

With the password protection tool supplied with every cloud hosting package deal that we offer, you will be able to shield any content which you have in your account with just a few clicks. Since the tool is an element of our ground breaking Hepsia Control Panel, it features the same simple interface and you'll not require any special skills to use it. Once you go to the Password Protection section, you'll have to select one of the domains or subdomains which you have within the account and then choose whether the protection should be switched on for the primary folder or for a subfolder. Then input the username and the password that you'd like and you'll be all set. A little padlock icon within the File Manager section will tell you that a specific folder is password-protected. In the exact same way you will be able to include several usernames and passwords for the same folder if you would like several people to have their own login credentials.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers

It will require a couple of clicks to enable the password protection feature for any folder you have, in case you use one of our semi-dedicated servers. We have an exceptionally helpful tool, which has a user-friendly point-and-click interface and which can be used by individuals with no experience. It's an element of the Hepsia Control Panel, that you will get to manage your new account and as soon as you log in and visit the Password Protection section, you will be able to pick the domain or subdomain which should be protected and then the specific folder - either the main folder or any subfolder under it. You will also see 2 boxes in which you will need to input the login name and the password which will be required to access the folder in question and you shall be all set to go. By following exactly the same steps, you will be able to set up a number of login credentials for the very same folder to give several individuals their own username/password. All protected folders will have a small padlock sign in the File Manager section.