A password-protected directory is a folder which can't be accessed unless the right login details are provided. This could be a whole site or just a single page which is in a subfolder. If you try to open this kind of a directory, you shall see a browser pop-up where you will need to input a username and also a password. In case you enter the right ones, you will be able to continue browsing the content without the need to do anything else. In case the login credentials are not accurate, however, you'll see a message that you are not allowed to look at the content. If this option is activated, you won't be able to open a file even when you have a direct link. The function is very handy if you wish to limit the access to some content or if you are developing a site and you do not want visitors to be able to access it before it's ready.

Password Protected Directories in Cloud Web Hosting

All our Linux cloud web hosting include a very useful tool which will allow you to shield any folder inside your account from unauthorized access with just two clicks. Once you log in to your Hepsia website hosting Control Panel, you'll only have to navigate to the Password Protection section, to pick the main domain or subdomain, to specify the folder that needs to be secured - the root folder or some folder under it, and then to type in the username and the password which should be used to access the content in question. The feature will be activated right away, so in case you try to open the folder/website, you will be prompted to enter the login details. You may set up or remove multiple usernames for the very same folder, when necessary. When you check out the File Manager section, all password-protected folders will be indicated by a compact padlock icon.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers

You shall be able to set up password protection for any content which you have inside your semi-dedicated server account. We have included an easy-to-use tool to the Hepsia website hosting Control Panel through which you shall be able to switch on the feature with a number of mouse clicks and without any complications, even if you're not very tech-savvy. You'll only need to choose the hostname (domain or subdomain), the particular folder which needs to be secured (the primary folder or a subfolder) and the login name and password. The protection shall take effect immediately, so if you try to open the password-protected URL inside your browser, you'll have to type the newly created login details before you proceed. You will also be able to give different usernames for the exact same folder to a number of individuals, so you'll not need to share the same login credentials with anyone. Any password-protected folder will have a small padlock icon inside the File Manager section, so you shall be able to recognize such folders in no time.