A password-protected directory is a folder which cannot be accessed unless the correct login credentials are offered. This may be an entire website or only one page that's in a subfolder. If you try to open this kind of a directory, you'll see a web browser pop-up where you will have to type a username as well as a password. In case you input the appropriate ones, you will be able to continue browsing the content without having to do anything more. When the login details aren't right, however, you'll see a message that you aren't allowed to look at the content. If this option is activated, you will not be able to open a file even when you have a direct link. The option is extremely practical if you wish to restrict the access to some content or if you are creating a site and you do not want visitors to be able to access it before it's ready.

Password Protected Directories in Web Hosting

Creating a password-protected area will take just a few clicks and a few seconds if you host your Internet sites within a web hosting account with us. You won't need to do anything complicated - you'll have to choose a domain/subdomain, to pick which folder under it should be secured, and then to type in the login name and password which will be used to access that folder. In case a number of people require their own login details, there shall not be a problem to create a variety of different usernames with access to the very same folder. All protected folders will appear with a padlock icon inside the File Manager section, so you will always know where this function is enabled. If you wish to turn off the security feature for any folder, you can disable it from the same exact section of the CP in which you have enabled it.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers

You'll be able to create password protection for any content you have in your semi-dedicated server account. We've integrated an easy-to-use tool to the Hepsia web hosting Control Panel using which you shall be able to enable the feature with a few clicks and without any difficulties, even if you're not very tech-savvy. You'll only have to select the hostname (domain or subdomain), the specific folder that must be secured (the main folder or a subfolder) plus the login name and password. The protection shall take effect immediately, so if you make an effort to open the password-protected URL within your web browser, you will need to type the newly created login credentials before you proceed. Additionally, you will be able to give different usernames for the exact same folder to a number of individuals, so you will not need to share the same login credentials with everyone. Each password-protected folder shall have a small padlock icon within the File Manager section, so you will be able to recognize such folders effortlessly.