A password-protected directory or area is a folder that may be accessed only when a username and a password are typed in, so no unauthorized individuals can see its content. This function can be used for the main folder of a certain site or just for a specific subfolder based upon the needs you have. As an example, if you are developing a new site and you do not want people to see it before it's ready, you should limit the access to it completely, and if you want only some individuals to be able to access certain files, you'll be able to password-protect only a certain folder, while the remaining portion of the website could be seen by anyone. Anyway, a “403 Forbidden” error page shall appear in the event that the login details the visitor types in are not accurate. Even a direct link to a file shall not work as long as any folder above it is password-protected.

Password Protected Directories in Shared Web Hosting

If you use any of our shared web hosting solutions, you will be able to make password-protected areas with ease even if you don't have any experience with this kind of matters. We've incorporated a really easy-to-use point-and-click tool within the Hepsia Control Panel, supplied with all accounts, so you shall be able to shield any folder within just seconds. You will simply have to select a domain or a subdomain and the specific folder that should be secured (the primary one or a subfolder), and then to type the desired username and password which will be used to access the folder in question in the future. Any secured folder shall have padlock icon within the File Manager section, so you shall be able to see easily what content is protected and what's not. If necessary, you may create a number of sets of login details for precisely the same folder.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers

It will require a couple of mouse clicks to enable the password protection function for any folder you have, when you use one of our semi-dedicated plans. We have a very effective tool, which has a user-friendly point-and-click interface and which can be used by individuals with zero experience. It is part of the Hepsia CP, which you'll get to manage your new account and as soon as you log in and visit the Password Protection section, you will be able to select the domain or subdomain that should be secured and then the particular folder - either the main folder or any subfolder under it. You will also see two boxes where you will need to type in the login name and the password that'll be required to access the folder in question and you shall be ready. By following the exact same steps, you can set up a variety of login credentials for the very same folder to give several individuals their own username/password. All protected folders shall have a small padlock sign in the File Manager section.