Knowledge Base

Adding Password Protection to Folders

Restrict access to specific folders with username/password authentication.

Method 1: Using DirectAdmin

1. Log into DirectAdmin
2. Click Password Protected Directories
3. Click Protect a New Directory
4. Navigate to and select the folder
5. Enter a name for the protected area
6. Add users who can access it
7. Click Save

Method 2: Using .htaccess

Create a .htaccess file in the folder:

AuthType Basic
AuthName "Restricted Area"
AuthUserFile /home/username/.htpasswds/public_html/folder/passwd
Require valid-user

Create the password file using DirectAdmin's built-in tool or via SSH.

Common Uses

• Protecting staging/development sites
• Restricting admin areas
• Creating member-only sections
• Protecting downloadable files

Removing Protection

1. Go to Password Protected Directories
2. Click on the protected directory
3. Click Remove Protection