Password Protect a Directory in cPanel
In cpanel, by using “Web Protect” You can password protect directories within your web site from unauthorized users.
Check here the steps to password protect a directory:
* Click on the “Web Protect” link under the “Site Management” header in cPanel.
* Navigate to the directory that you want to protect. Select a folder by clicking on the folder name link, or open a folder by clicking on the folder icon.
* Click on the tick box next to the LOCK icon. (Make sure you do this, most people miss this step)
* Enter the name that you want to appear in the “Protected Resource Name” field.
* Click on the Save button.
Normally, you should add at least one authorized user to enable access to the directory. Check with “Adding an authorized user” information at cPanel knowledge base.
Now exit out of all of your browser windows to make sure your password protect is working and to avoid browser caching issues.
