How to Protect your Directories with Passwords in Cpanel


If you want to protect your directories, follow the instructions below:

Procedure:

  • On the homepage of your cPanel, click on the Password Protect Directories icon under “Security”.

CPanel

  • The Password Protect Directories Directory Selection popup will appear on your computer screen. Select a domain from the drop down menu and then click the Go button.

Select  domain

  • Choose the directory that you want to protect with password.

Choose Directory

  • Check the “Password protect this directory” check box. Enter a name for the protected directory in the Name the protected directory text box.

Directory Text Box

  • Click on the Save button.

Save Button

To grant permission for a user to access the directory, follow the instructions below:

  • Enter a username in the Username textbox.

Username textbox

  • Enter a password in the Password text box.

Password text box

  • Reenter the password in the Password (Again) text box. The passwords that you have entered must be the same and match with each other.

Password Again

  • When you are done, click the Add/modify authorized user button.

Add modify

Only the username listed in the Authorized Users list box will be able to access the directory.

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