A password-protected directory is a folder which can't be accessed unless the correct login credentials are provided. This may be an entire Internet site or only one page that's located in a subfolder. If you try to open this sort of a directory, you will see a web browser pop-up in which you will need to type a username and also a password. In case you type in the appropriate ones, you'll be able to continue browsing the content with no need to do anything extra. In case the login credentials are not accurate, however, you will see a note that you are not authorized to view the content. In case this function is active, you won't be able to open a file even if you have a direct link. The function is very practical if you'd like to restrict the access to some content or if you are creating an Internet site and you do not want visitors to be able to access it before it is ready.
Password Protected Directories in Cloud Website Hosting
Creating a password-protected area shall take just several mouse clicks and a few seconds if you host your websites in a cloud website hosting account with us. You'll not need to do anything challenging - you'll need to choose a domain/subdomain, to pick which folder under it must be secured, and then to enter the login name and password which will be used to access that folder. If a number of individuals require their own login details, there shall not be a problem to create a number of different usernames with access to the very same folder. All secured folders shall appear with a padlock icon within the File Manager section, so you shall always know where this function is active. If you would like to deactivate the security function for any folder, you can disable it from the exact same section of the Control Panel where you have enabled it.
Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers
It will take several mouse clicks to enable the password protection feature for any folder you have, in case you use one of our Linux semi-dedicated hosting plans. We have an exceptionally effective tool, that has a user-friendly point-and-click interface and which can be used by individuals without any experience. It's part of the Hepsia Control Panel, which you'll get to manage your new account as soon as you log in and go to the Password Protection section, you shall be able to select the domain or subdomain that needs to be secured and then the particular folder - either the main folder or any subfolder under it. You will also see two boxes in which you will need to type the login name and the password that'll be required to access the folder in question and you will be all set to go. By following precisely the same steps, you can create a variety of login credentials for the exact same folder to give several people their own username/password. All secured folders shall feature a small padlock sign in the File Manager section.