A password-protected directory is a folder that can't be accessed unless the correct login credentials are offered. This could be a whole Internet site or just a single page that's located within a subfolder. If you try to open this kind of a directory, you'll see an Internet browser pop-up in which you will need to type in a username as well as a password. If you type in the right ones, you can continue browsing the content with no need to do anything more. In case the login credentials are not accurate, however, you will see a message that you are not permitted to view the content. In case this function is active, you will not be able to open a file even when you have a direct link. The option is extremely handy if you need to restrict the access to some content or if you are creating a site and you don't want visitors to be able to access it before it's ready.

Password Protected Directories in Shared Web Hosting

All of our Linux shared web hosting services include a really useful tool that will permit you to shield any folder inside your account from unauthorized access with only two clicks. Once you log in to your Hepsia website hosting CP, you'll only have to go to the Password Protection section, to choose 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 enter the username and the password that should be used so as to access the content in question. The function shall be activated instantly, so if you make an effort to open the folder/website, you'll be prompted to enter the login information. You could create or remove a number of usernames for the very same folder, if required. If you go to the File Manager section, all password-protected folders will be indicated by a small padlock icon.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Hosting

You shall be able to set up password protection for any content which you have in your semi-dedicated server account. We've integrated an easy-to-use tool to the Hepsia website hosting Control Panel via which you shall be able to enable the function with several clicks and with no complications, even if you are not quite tech-savvy. You'll simply have to pick the hostname (domain or subdomain), the exact folder that should be protected (the main folder or a subfolder) plus the login name and password. The protection shall take effect immediately, so if you attempt to open the password-protected URL within your web browser, you will have to enter the newly created login details in order to proceed. You will also be able to give different usernames for the same folder to a number of individuals, so you will not have to share the same login credentials with everybody. Each password-protected folder shall have a tiny padlock icon inside the File Manager section, so you will be able to recognize this type of folders effortlessly.