1. Login to cPanel.
2. Locate and click on the "Password Protect Directories" icon under the "Security" category.
3. A prompt will appear asking you where the directory is located at. The default option will work for most
4. Select the specific folder you want to password-protect.
5. Enter the required information:
   • Password protect this directory - Choose whether or not the directory is password protected.
   • Name the protected directory - Essentially an alias for the protected directory.
6. Click the "Save" button to update the directory settings.
7. Enter authorization information to give a user access to the directory:
   • Username - Create a username for the directory.
   • Password - Select a password for the user to access the directory.
   • Password (Again) - Confirm the user's password.
8. Click the "Add/modify authorized user" button to save the user.