Support Manual

Protect Directories

This Option is not available for FrontPage users.

The Protect Directory Option in your Control Panel allows you to restrict access to directories or files within your account, and allow access to established users.

When you click on this option you will be taken to the following screen where you are asked to upload the directory that you wish to Password Protect. Select the proper directory from the drop down list and then click load.

Once you click load, you will be taken to the following screen. 

The top section of this screen is basically a repeat of the first screen and should reflect the directory you have loaded. The bottom section is where you assign usernames and passwords. Complete this section for each user you are allowing access and clicking submit to save each entry.

Usernames and passwords MUST be 6 to 8 characters long. 

Once you have added users, they will be listed above the boxes where you added them.  There will be a delete option next to each one, which will allow you to delete them when you no longer want them to have access.

When updating the protected directory, upload the entire folder to ensure protection.

Protect Directories modifies your .htaccess rules for limiting access to directories. You can use the file manager to edit the file by hand later if you needed, for instance if you want a custom 404 page.

 

 

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