A password-protected directory or area is a folder that could be accessed only if a username and a password are typed in, so no unauthorized individuals can view its content. This function could be used for the primary folder of a particular Internet site or just for a certain subfolder based upon the needs you have. For instance, when you are developing a new Internet site and you do not want people to see it prior to it being completely ready, you need to prohibit the access to it completely, while if you need only some individuals to be able to access particular files, you may password-protect only a particular folder, while the remainder of the Internet site can be seen by anybody. In any case, a “403 Forbidden” error page shall appear when the login details the visitor inputs are not accurate. Even a direct link to a file won't work provided any folder above it is password-protected.
Password Protected Directories in Shared Hosting
All of our Linux shared hosting service include a really useful tool which will enable you to secure any folder inside your account from unauthorized access with simply two clicks. Once you log in to your Hepsia web hosting CP, you'll simply have to visit the Password Protection section, to pick the main domain or subdomain, to specify the folder that has to be protected - the root folder or some folder under it, and then to type the username and the password that have to be used so as to access the content in question. The feature shall be activated right away, so if you attempt to open the folder/website, you will be prompted to enter the login credentials. You can set up or remove numerous usernames for the same folder, if necessary. If you go to the File Manager section, all password-protected folders shall be marked with a compact padlock icon.
Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers
It will require a couple of clicks to activate the password protection feature for any folder which you have, if you use one of our semi-dedicated hosting service. We have a very helpful tool, which has a user-friendly point-and-click interface and which can be used by people without experience. It's included in the Hepsia CP, which you'll get to manage your new account and as soon as you log in and navigate to the Password Protection section, you will be able to pick the domain or subdomain that should be protected and then the exact folder - either the main folder or any subfolder under it. You shall also see 2 boxes where you will need to type the login name and the password that'll be needed to access the folder in question and you will be good to go. By following the exact same steps, you are able to set up many different login credentials for the exact same folder to give several people their own username/password. All secured folders will feature a small padlock sign in the File Manager section.