How to Password Protect a Directory to Prevent Public Access

How to Password Protect a Directory to Prevent Public Access

1-Log in to your Dashboard

◦ Go to Dashboard

◦ Select Services then click on active on your hosting service.

◦ Click login to cPanel to access your cPanel dashboard.

2- Password Protect the Folder (Directory Privacy)

In cPanel, scroll to the Files section ---> Click Directory Privacy.
You’ll see a list of folders on your account.
Click Edit next to the folder you want to protect ---> Check the box “Password protect this directory”.
Enter a name/label for the protected directory (this is what users will see in the login prompt) ---> Click Save to apply password protection.

3- Create a User for the Protected Directory

After saving, click Back to return to the same directory screen (it will now show user fields).
In Username, enter the username that will be used to log in.
In New Password, enter a strong password.
----> You can click Password Generator to generate a very strong random password.

4- Adjust Directory Permissions (Optional but Recommended)

To make sure your directory permissions are secure:

In cPanel, go back to the main page and click File Manager under Files.
Navigate to the directory you protected -----> Right-click the folder and select Change Permissions.
Set the permissions to 744 (Owner: read/write/execute – Group: read – Public: read).
Click Change Permissions or OK to confirm.