A password-protected directory is a folder which cannot be accessed unless the proper login credentials are provided. This can be a whole Internet site or simply one page which is located in a subfolder. If you attempt to open this kind of a directory, you will see an Internet browser pop-up in which you will need to type in a username and also a password. In case you type the right ones, you will be able to continue surfing around the content without needing to do anything extra. If the login credentials are not correct, however, you'll see information that you are not allowed to view the content. If this option is enabled, you won't be able to open a file even when you have a direct link. The function is extremely practical if you'd like to restrict the access to some content or if you are developing an Internet site and you don't want visitors to be able to access it before it's ready.

Password Protected Directories in Web Hosting

All our Linux web hosting packages include a very convenient tool that'll permit you to protect any folder in your account from unauthorized access with only two clicks. As soon as you log in to your Hepsia website hosting Control Panel, you will just have to visit the Password Protection section, to select the main domain or subdomain, to specify the folder which has to be secured - the root folder or some folder under it, and then to type the username and the password that must be used to access the content in question. The function will be activated immediately, so in case you try to open the folder/website, you will be prompted to type in the login information. You could set up or remove many usernames for the exact same folder, if required. If you go to the File Manager section, all password-protected folders shall be shown with a little padlock icon.