Setting Up Protected Directories
For Web Hosting & Cloud Hosting packages
You can protect directories in your webspace. This will ensure that access to a section of your website is only possible after a password is entered.
- Log in to IONOS and choose the Hosting category. If necessary, choose the relevant contract.
- Select the menu (gear) icon in the Webspace panel and select Protected directories.
- Click New User.
- Enter a the password protection settings:
- Select the directories you want to protect with the password.
- Click on Save.
| Field | Input |
|---|---|
| User name | Enter a username, if none is assigned |
| Password | Enter a password |
| Repeat password | Enter the password again |
| Description | (Optional) Enter a description |
The directory protection is now set up and will be active within a few minutes.
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