A password-protected directory is a folder which can't be accessed unless the correct login details are provided. This could be a whole website or just one page that is located in a subfolder. If you attempt to open this kind of a directory, you shall see a browser pop-up where you must input a username as well as a password. If you input the right ones, you will be able to continue exploring the content without needing to do anything else. In case the login details aren't correct, however, you shall see information that you aren't allowed to look at the content. In case this option is enabled, you won't be able to open a file even though you may have a direct link. The feature is incredibly handy if you want to prohibit the access to some content or if you are developing a website and you don't want visitors to be able to access it before it's ready.

Password Protected Directories in Semi-dedicated Servers

It will require a few mouse clicks to activate the password protection feature for any folder you have, when you use one of our Linux semi-dedicated servers. We have an extremely effective tool, that offers a user-friendly point-and-click interface and which can be used by individuals with zero experience. It is an element of the Hepsia Control Panel, which you will get to manage your new account as soon as you log in and go to the Password Protection section, you will be able to choose the domain or subdomain that should be protected and then the particular folder - either the primary folder or any subfolder under it. You'll also see two boxes where you shall have to enter the login name and the password which will be necessary to access the folder in question and you'll be all set to go. By following the exact same steps, you are able to create a variety of login credentials for the same folder to give several individuals their own username/password. All protected folders will have a small padlock sign in the File Manager section.