A password-protected directory is a folder that can't be accessed unless the right login credentials are supplied. This may be an entire Internet site or just one page that's located in a subfolder. If you attempt to open this type of a directory, you will see an Internet browser pop-up where you will have to type in a username and a password. If you type in the appropriate ones, you can continue surfing around the content with no need to do anything more. If the login credentials are not right, however, you will see a message that you are not allowed to look at the content. When this feature is active, you won't be able to open a file even though you may have a direct link. The option is extremely useful if you want to restrict the access to some content or if you work on an Internet site and you do not want visitors to be able to access it before it's ready.

Password Protected Directories in Website Hosting

All of our website hosting include a very convenient tool that will enable you to shield any folder within your account from unauthorized access with just 2 clicks. Once you log in to your Hepsia hosting Control Panel, you will simply have to go to the Password Protection section, to choose the main domain or subdomain, to specify the folder which needs to be protected - the root folder or some folder under it, and then to input the username and the password which should be used so as to access the content in question. The function shall be active instantly, so if you make an effort to open the folder/website, you will be prompted to input the login information. You can create or remove multiple usernames for the same folder, when necessary. When you go to the File Manager section, all password-protected folders shall be shown with a small padlock icon.