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Password protecting a directory can be done with the use of a .htaccess file. The steps below will allow you to protect access to a directory on the server for your domain via the web browser:

  1. Connect to your hosting server via SSH.
  2. Execute the following command and replace the relevant entries with your domains details:
    3. htpasswd -c /usr/wwws/users/FTP_USERNAME/.htpasswd USERNAME_FOR_DIRECTORY 
    Note: The above is entered on a single line.
  3. You will be prompted for a password to protect the directory with that will be used in conjunction with the above specified username.
  4. If the above steps were actioned successfully you should see the following output:
    Adding password for user USERNAME_FOR_DIRECTORY 
  5. Create a “.htaccess” file within the folder you wish to protect using a text editor such as “nano” e.g
    cd My_directory_to_protect/ 
    nano .htaccess 
    6. Note: The above is entered on a single line.
  6. Insert the below lines into your “.htaccess” file and ensure to replace the “AuthUserFile” with the location in which your placed the “.htpasswd” file:
    AuthName "Title of prompt seen in web browser"
    AuthType Basic
    AuthUserFile     /usr/wwws/users/FTP_USERNAME/.htpasswd
    require valid-user 
     
  7. Save the file and exit nano by using the keys:
    CTRL + o
    and then
    CTRL     + x 
  8. Test the access to your folder by requesting the folder via your web browser, i.e https://www.your-domain.co.za/protected_directory/, you should then be prompted for your username and password.

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