To protect your file directories, cPanel allows you to set up a username and password to block unauthorized access. Once enabled, anyone attempting to access your files will be prompted to enter login credentials before proceeding. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of setting up directory privacy.
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In cPanel, look for the Directory Privacy option under the Files tab.
On the Directory Privacy page, look for the directory you would like to setup protections for. Once found, click Edit under Actions.
On the Security Setting page, click the check box for Password protect this directory. Once clicked, enter a name for the protection under Enter a name for the protected directory: then click Save to save the protections.
A green success message will appear confirming that the privacy has been set.
Now that the privacy has been set, you can create a user login for the directory. Return to the Security Settings page, then under Create User, please input a username and password. Once finished, click Save.
A green success message will appear confirming that the user has been created.
Scrolling down in the Security Settings page, you can view the users you have created under Authorized Users. If you would like to delete a user, you can click on the user then click Delete User to remove.
A green success message will appear confirming that the user has been deleted.
Congratulations! You've successfully setup privacy on your directory.
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