A password-protected directory or area is a folder which can be accessed when a username and a password are typed in, so no unauthorized individuals can check out its content. This function could be used for the main folder of a given site or only for a certain subfolder in accordance with your needs. For example, if you are creating a new Internet site and you do not want people to see it before it's completely ready, you should limit the access to it completely, whereas if you would like only some individuals to be able to access specific files, you can password-protect only a certain folder, while the remaining portion of the website may be seen by anybody. In any case, a “403 Forbidden” error page will appear if the login details the visitor enters aren't right. Even a direct link to a file shall not work given that any folder above it is password-protected.
Password Protected Directories in Cloud Website Hosting
With the password protection tool supplied with each and every cloud website hosting plan that we provide, you'll be able to shield any content that you have inside your account with simply a few mouse clicks. Due to the fact that the tool is an element of our innovative Hepsia Control Panel, it features the exact same uncomplicated interface and you shall not require any special skills to use it. When you visit the Password Protection section, you'll need to choose one of the domains or subdomains which you have within the account and then choose whether the protection should be turned on for the main folder or for a subfolder. Then enter the username and the password you want and you shall be all set to go. A little padlock icon inside the File Manager section will tell you that a certain folder is password-protected. In the exact same way you shall be able to add multiple usernames and passwords for the same folder if you'd like several people to have their own login credentials.
Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers
It will require several clicks to activate the password protection feature for any folder that you have, in case you use one of our Linux semi-dedicated plans. We have an exceptionally helpful tool, that has a user-friendly point-and-click interface and which can be used by individuals with no experience. It is included in the Hepsia Control Panel, that you will get to manage your new account and as soon as you log in and go to the Password Protection section, you shall be able to select the domain or subdomain which should be protected and then the specific folder - either the main folder or any subfolder under it. You will also see 2 boxes in which you will have to input the login name and the password which will be necessary to access the folder in question and you'll be ready. By following precisely the same steps, you will be able to create a variety of login credentials for the exact same folder to give several individuals their own username/password. All secured folders shall have a small padlock sign in the File Manager section.