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 people could view its content. This function may be used for the main folder of a specific website or exclusively for a certain subfolder depending on the needs you have. As an illustration, when you are creating a new Internet site and you do not want people to see it before it is 100% ready, you need to limit the access to it completely, whereas if you need only some people to be able to access specific files, you are able to password-protect only a certain folder, while the remainder of the site may be seen by anyone. Either way, a “403 Forbidden” error page will appear in the event that the login details the visitor inputs are not correct. Even a direct link to a file shall not work as long as any folder above it is password-protected.
Password Protected Directories in Cloud Website Hosting
All our cloud website hosting come with a very convenient tool that'll enable you to shield any folder in your account from unauthorized access with simply 2 mouse clicks. As soon as you log in to your Hepsia hosting CP, you will just have to go to the Password Protection section, to choose the main domain or subdomain, to specify the folder that needs to be protected - the root folder or some folder under it, and then to enter the username and the password that should be used to access the content in question. The feature will be turned on instantly, so in case you try to open the folder/website, you will be prompted to enter the login credentials. You could create or remove a number of usernames for the same folder, if required. When you check out the File Manager section, all password-protected folders shall be shown with a compact padlock icon.
Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers
You shall be able to create password protection for any content you have inside your semi-dedicated server account. We have added an easy-to-use tool to the Hepsia hosting Control Panel via which you will be able to activate the function with a few clicks and with no problems, even if you are not very tech-savvy. You'll only need to choose the hostname (domain or subdomain), the particular folder which has to be protected (the primary folder or a subfolder) as well as the login name and password. The protection will take effect right away, so if you make an attempt to open the password-protected URL inside your browser, you'll need to type the newly created login details before you proceed. You'll also be able to give different usernames for the exact same folder to a number of people, so you will not need to share the same login credentials with anybody. Any password-protected folder will have a small padlock icon inside the File Manager section, so you will be able to recognize this kind of folders in no time.