A password-protected directory or area is a folder which can be accessed when a username and a password are typed in, so no unauthorized individuals could view its content. This option can be used for the main folder of a particular site or just for a specific subfolder in accordance with your needs. For example, if you are building a new site and you don't want people to see it prior to it being completely ready, you have to limit the access to it altogether, whereas if you would like only some individuals to be able to access particular files, you'll be able to password-protect only a specific folder, while the other parts of the Internet site can be seen by everyone. Regardless, a “403 Forbidden” error page shall appear when the login details the visitor enters are not accurate. Even a direct link to a file will not work if any folder above it is password-protected.

Password Protected Directories in Cloud Website Hosting

With the password protection tool that comes with each and every cloud website hosting plan that we provide, you shall be able to shield any content that you have inside your account with just a few mouse clicks. Due to the fact that the tool is an element of our ground breaking Hepsia CP, it offers exactly the same uncomplicated interface and you will not require any special skills to use it. Once you navigate to the Password Protection section, you will need to select one of the domains or subdomains that you have within the account and then choose if the protection should be active for the main folder or for a subfolder. Then enter the username and the password that you would like and you will be ready. A tiny padlock symbol within the File Manager section will tell you that a particular folder is password-protected. In the exact same way you'll be able to include a number of usernames and passwords for the same folder if you want several people to have their own login credentials.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers

You shall be able to set up password protection for any content you have within your semi-dedicated server account. We've integrated an easy-to-use tool to the Hepsia hosting Control Panel via which you shall be able to switch on the function with several clicks and without any difficulties, even if you are not quite tech-savvy. You'll only have to select the hostname (domain or subdomain), the particular folder that needs to be secured (the main folder or a subfolder) plus the login name and password. The protection will take effect instantly, so if you try to open the password-protected URL inside your web browser, you'll have to enter the newly created login credentials before you proceed. You will also be able to give different usernames for the exact same folder to a number of people, so you'll not have to share the same login details with anybody. Each password-protected folder shall have a small padlock icon within the File Manager section, so you will be able to recognize this sort of folders easily.