A password-protected directory or area is a folder that could be accessed only if a username and a password are entered, so no unauthorized individuals can view its content. This option may be used for the primary folder of a given site or exclusively for a specific subfolder based on your needs. As an example, if you are developing a new site and you do not want people to see it prior to it being 100% ready, you need to prohibit the access to it completely, and if you would like only some individuals to be able to access certain files, you may password-protect only a particular folder, while the remainder of the Internet site could be seen by anybody. Anyway, a “403 Forbidden” error page will appear in case the login details the visitor inputs aren't accurate. Even a direct link to a file will not work given that any folder above it is password-protected.

Password Protected Directories in Web Hosting

When you use any of our web hosting packages, you can make password-protected areas effortlessly even if you don't have any experience with such matters. We have included a really easy-to-use point-and-click tool into the Hepsia Control Panel, supplied with all accounts, so you shall be able to secure any folder within merely seconds. You'll simply have to select a domain or a subdomain and the particular folder which must be protected (the main one or a subfolder), and then to input the preferred username and password that'll be used to access the folder in question at some point. Every protected folder will have a padlock icon inside the File Manager section, so you'll be able to see instantly what content is secured and what's not. If needed, you can create a number of sets of login details for the same folder.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers

You shall be able to set up password protection for any content that you have in your semi-dedicated server account. We've integrated an easy-to-use tool to the Hepsia web hosting Control Panel where you shall be able to switch on the function with several clicks and with no difficulties, even if you're not quite tech-savvy. You will only need to select the hostname (domain or subdomain), the exact folder that should be protected (the primary folder or a subfolder) as well as the login name and password. The protection will take effect at once, so if you make an effort to open the password-protected URL inside your web browser, you will have to enter the newly created login credentials before you can proceed. You'll also be able to give different usernames for the very same folder to a number of people, so you'll not need to share the same login details with everyone. Each password-protected folder shall have a tiny padlock icon inside the File Manager section, so you will be able to recognize this kind of folders easily.