How to password protect folder in cPanel

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<div align=justify>You may want some '''part of your site to be available for certain people''' (e.g. your family or friends only). This part may contain some files that shouldn't be viewed by all Interner users. You can set a folder protect using your cPanel.
 
<div align=justify>You may want some '''part of your site to be available for certain people''' (e.g. your family or friends only). This part may contain some files that shouldn't be viewed by all Interner users. You can set a folder protect using your cPanel.
  
To prevent public access to your files (or hide the folder) you can '''password protect the directory''' that they are placed into.
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To prevent public access to your files (or to hide the folder) you can '''password protect the directory''' that they are placed into.
 
In this tutorial we'll provide you with the necessary tips on how to set a folder protect in cPanel.
 
In this tutorial we'll provide you with the necessary tips on how to set a folder protect in cPanel.
  
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* Enter the desired '''username/password''' and click on '''Add/modify authorized user'''.
 
* Enter the desired '''username/password''' and click on '''Add/modify authorized user'''.
  
* You can set password protection to '''as many folders''' and add '''as many users as you wish''', entering a username and password for each.</div>
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* You can set password protection to '''as many folders''' and add '''as many users as you wish''', entering a username and password for each.
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That's it! Now you can lock the folder for public access</div>

Revision as of 08:40, 28 October 2011

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