How to use password protected directories ?

This option will allow you to require a username and password to access a folder or folders from the web. This can be very useful when you need to limit access to a certain part of your site.

Required Information

Your website's hosting control panel user name and password.

Procedure

1. Login to Cpanel.

2.Select password protected directory under security feature.

3.Please select the folder you wish to protect by clicking on its name.3.Name the protected directory .

4.Enter the username and password.

5.Click add/modify authorized users.

6. So now When a user accesses the protected directory through the web, they will be prompted to enter a username and password. The name that you choose for the protect directory will appear as well.

  • 48 Users Found This Useful
Was this answer helpful?

Related Articles

Procedure to upload files via Filezilla

Download FTP client software like Filezilla. Install it. FILEZILLA Click on File >> Site...

Procedure to upload files via Cute FTP

Click on File >> New >> FTP SiteUnder General TabLabel - Provide the site name Host...

How to configure Outlook Express ?

You will be able configure outlook express. The following steps will guide through to configure...

Optimizing Scripts

Optimising your server side scripts such as ASP and PHP is very important for better utilisation...

How to create an email account ?

Your website's hosting control panel user name and password. procedure  1. Login to the Cpanel....