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Directory Protection

Directory Protection

Panel path: File Management → Directory protection

Password-protect a folder with HTTP authentication — useful for staging sites.

Understanding Directory Protection

Visitors must enter a username and password before the web server serves files from the protected folder.

Understanding Directory Protection
Live screenshot: Directory protection.

Protecting a folder

  1. Open File Management → Directory protection.
  2. Choose the folder to protect (for example a staging site).
  3. Create a username/password for HTTP authentication.
  4. Test in a private browser window.

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