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”.
- 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.
- Choose the directory that you want to protect with password.
- Check the “Password protect this directory” check box. Enter a name for the protected directory in the Name the protected directory text box.
- Click on the Save button.
To grant permission for a user to access the directory, follow the instructions below:
- Enter a username in the Username textbox.
- Enter a password in the 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.
- When you are done, click the Add/modify authorized user button.
Only the username listed in the Authorized Users list box will be able to access the directory.