password protected directory

Password protected directory is a folder on the webserver with an extra layer of protection for the files you do not want the general public to have access to. Password protecting a directory can be easily accomplished using the option within hosting cPanel or directly in server configuration files (.htacess for example) .

When you choose to password protect a directory in cPanel, cPanel creates a rule in your .htaccess file. This rule specifies that the folder is protected and the visitor will need to provide the proper username and password to log in and view the files.

Note, when you grant access through password protection, you are not only granting access for that folder, but any subfolders located within it. Also, by password protecting a directory and gain access to any subfolders in that directory you must provide the login credentials to do so.

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