Password Protect a directory in eXtend

If you are using our standard eXtend hosting packages, you can easily password protect a directory using the eXtend Control Panel to protect an area of your website from unauthorised access

Step 1 – Sign into your Watch the Dot Hosting Account

Step 2 – Navigate to Web Tools. You can expand or collapse sections withinb your control panel using the +/- signs at the top of each section

Step 3 – Configure Password Protection

  • Select the Password protection icon
  • Enter the directory name
  • Enter a new username
  • Enter a new password
  • Select Add protection
There is a visual guide on our website here:  https://www.watchthedot.com/2017/07/26/password-protect-directory/
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