A password-protected directory is a folder which can't be accessed unless the correct login credentials are supplied. This can be a whole Internet site or just a single page that's situated in a subfolder. If you attempt to open this type of a directory, you will see a browser pop-up in which you have to type in a username and also a password. In case you enter the appropriate ones, you can continue exploring the content with no need to do anything additional. In case the login credentials are not accurate, however, you will see information that you are not allowed to view the content. In case this feature is active, you will not be able to open a file even if you have a direct link. The option is very useful if you wish to limit the access to some content or if you work on a site and you don't want visitors to be able to access it before it's ready.

Password Protected Directories in Shared Website Hosting

All of our Linux shared website hosting include a really handy tool which will permit you to shield any folder in your account from unauthorized access with just 2 mouse clicks. Once you log in to your Hepsia website hosting Control Panel, you will simply have to visit the Password Protection section, to choose the main domain or subdomain, to specify the folder which needs to be protected - the root folder or some folder under it, and then to type the username and the password that must be used in order to access the content in question. The feature shall be activated immediately, so if you attempt to open the folder/website, you'll be prompted to type in the login credentials. You could set up or remove a number of usernames for the exact same folder, if needed. If you go to the File Manager section, all password-protected folders shall be shown with a small padlock icon.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers

When you have a semi-dedicated server account with our company, you will be able to shield any content that you've uploaded through our protection tool. Its interface is as simple and intuitive as that of the Hepsia CP it is a part of, so you will not have to write any code at any time. You will only need to select one of the domains/subdomains that you have inside the web hosting account and to select which folder should be password-protected - the website’s root folder or some folder below it. After that you can input the username and the password, that'll be stored in encrypted form in our system, and you will be ready. The protection will be switched on immediately, so anyone that attempts to access the freshly protected folder shall have to enter the right login details. In cases where various individuals have to be able to access precisely the same content, you could set up a separate username for each one.