A password-protected directory or area is a folder which could be accessed only if a username and a password are typed in, so no unauthorized individuals could see its content. This option can be used for the main folder of a certain site or just for a specific subfolder based on your needs. For example, when you are building a new Internet site and you do not want people to see it before it's 100% ready, you need to restrict the access to it entirely, and if you would like only some individuals to be able to access specific files, you'll be able to password-protect only a specific folder, while the other parts of the Internet site can be seen by everyone. Either way, a “403 Forbidden” error page will appear when the login details the visitor inputs are not accurate. Even a direct link to a file won't work as long as any folder above it is password-protected.
Password Protected Directories in Shared Web Hosting
When you use any of our shared web hosting plans, you will be able to create password-protected areas effortlessly even if you have no experience with this type of matters. We've built in an incredibly easy-to-use point-and-click tool into the Hepsia Control Panel, supplied with all accounts, so you'll be able to shield any folder within just seconds. You'll simply have to choose a domain or a subdomain and the particular folder which has to be protected (the primary one or a subfolder), and then to input the desired username and password which will be used to access the folder in question when you need it. Each protected folder will have a padlock icon within the File Manager section, so you'll be able to see easily what content is secured and what's not. If required, you could make a number of different sets of login credentials for the exact same folder.
Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Hosting
It will require just a few clicks to enable the password protection feature for any folder which you have, when you use one of our Linux semi-dedicated hosting. We have an exceptionally effective tool, that offers a user-friendly point-and-click interface and which can be used by individuals with zero experience. It is a part of the Hepsia CP, which you will get to manage your new account and when you log in and check out the Password Protection section, you will be able to choose the domain or subdomain which needs to be secured and then the exact folder - either the primary folder or any subfolder under it. You'll also see two boxes where you will have to type the login name and the password which will be necessary to access the folder in question and you'll be ready. By following exactly the same steps, you will be able to set up a number of login credentials for the exact same folder to give several people their own username/password. All protected folders will have a small padlock sign in the File Manager section.