A password-protected directory or area is a folder that can be accessed only if a username and a password are provided, so no unauthorized people could view its content. This feature could be used for the main folder of a given site or only for a certain subfolder based on your needs. For instance, if you are building a new Internet site and you don't want people to see it before it's completely ready, you should restrict the access to it as a whole, whereas if you would like only some individuals to be able to access particular files, you are able to password-protect only a particular folder, while the other parts of the website can be seen by everybody. Anyway, a “403 Forbidden” error page shall appear in the event that the login details the visitor inputs aren't accurate. Even a direct link to a file won't work if any folder above it is password-protected.
Password Protected Directories in Web Hosting
Creating a password-protected area will take only a few clicks and a few seconds when you host your Internet sites in a web hosting account with our company. You will not have to do anything complex - you will need to pick a domain/subdomain, to choose which folder under it must be protected, and then to type in the login name and password that'll be used to access that folder. In case a number of people need their own login credentials, there shall not be a problem to set up a number of different usernames with access to the very same folder. All secured folders will appear with a padlock icon in the File Manager section, so you shall always know where this feature is enabled. If you want to disable the protection function for any folder, you can deactivate it from the very same section of the Control Panel where you have enabled it.
Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers
It will take just a few mouse clicks to turn on the password protection feature for any folder that you have, if you use one of our semi-dedicated servers. We have a very effective tool, that offers a user-friendly point-and-click interface and which can be used by individuals without any experience. It is a part of the Hepsia CP, which you'll get to manage your new account and when you log in and go to the Password Protection section, you'll be able to choose the domain or subdomain which should be protected and then the specific folder - either the main folder or any subfolder under it. You'll also see 2 boxes where you will have to enter the login name and the password that'll be required to access the folder in question and you'll be all set to go. By following exactly the same steps, you will be able to set up a variety of login credentials for the exact same folder to give several individuals their own username/password. All protected folders shall have a small padlock sign in the File Manager section.