A password-protected directory or area is a folder that can be accessed only if a username and a password are typed in, so no unauthorized individuals may observe its content. This function could be used for the main folder of a given website or just for a specific subfolder based on the needs you have. For instance, if you are developing a new site and you don't want people to see it before it is 100% ready, you should restrict the access to it altogether, while if you want only some individuals to be able to access particular files, you could password-protect only a certain folder, while the other parts of the website may be seen by anyone. Anyway, a “403 Forbidden” error page shall appear in case the login details the visitor types in are not accurate. Even a direct link to a file shall not work if any folder above it is password-protected.

Password Protected Directories in Cloud Web Hosting

When you use any of our cloud web hosting products, you'll be able to create password-protected areas easily even if you don't have any experience with this sort of matters. We have integrated a really easy-to-use point-and-click tool in the Hepsia CP, supplied with all accounts, so you will be able to secure any folder within merely seconds. You will have to choose a domain or a subdomain and the specific folder which should be protected (the primary one or a subfolder), and then to input the preferred username and password which will be used to access the folder in question at some point. Every protected folder shall have padlock icon in the File Manager section, so you'll be able to see instantly what content is protected and what is not. If necessary, you can create several different sets of login details for exactly the same folder.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers

It will require just a few mouse clicks to turn on the password protection function for any folder which you have, when you use one of our Linux 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 zero experience. It is an element of the Hepsia Control Panel, that you will get to manage your new account and once you log in and navigate to the Password Protection section, you'll be able to pick the domain or subdomain that needs to be secured and then the specific folder - either the main folder or any subfolder under it. You'll also see 2 boxes where you will have to input the login name and the password that will be necessary to access the folder in question and you shall be ready. By following exactly the same steps, you can set up many different login credentials for the very same folder to give several people their own username/password. All secured folders will have a small padlock sign in the File Manager section.