Help Password Protecting Directory

[webgyrl]

Hiya Gang!

 

Hope your T-day was fine and that you are looking forward to the Holiday Festivities of Christmas.

 

I was wondering how I could go about password protecting a directory with a bunch of songs in it. I wanted to give friends and family access to all the tracks off my Christmas album so they can download and burn them, but I want to make sure that no one can get at it without a password.

 

I thought there was a way to do this in cPanel, but for some reason I can't find where to do that.

 

Anyone out there know how it can be done?

 

Thanks,

Nat

[LisaJill]

In cpanel, you are looking for the option "web protect" - if you do not see that there then you should submit a ticket to the Help Desk to see if it's missing for some reason. =)

 

Also, this isn't really a family only post and can help many members, so I'm going to move it to a different forum. =)

[webgyrl]

In cpanel, you are looking for the option "web protect" - if you do not see that there then you should submit a ticket to the Help Desk to see if it's missing for some reason. =)

 

Also, this isn't really a family only post and can help many members, so I'm going to move it to a different forum. =)

Thanks Lisa!

 

[webgyrl]

Just one question:

 

 

The top part says:

Directory requires a password to access via the web (you must check this to activate password protection).

 

Protected Resource Name (will display in browser's password mask):

 

What is the Protected Resouce Name?

 

I did add in the username and password for the username, but just wondered if I had to check the top box and add in the Protected resource name.

 

Can you explain what that means?

 

Thanks,

Natalie

[LisaJill]

Well, the answer is in what you posted...

 

Directory requires a password to access via the web (you must check this to activate password protection).

 

Emphasis mine. That means - yes, you do need to check the box.

 

As far as the name; this is something you should add as it will appear in the popup asking for username and password - that way the end user will know what's being asked for and that it's "legit". I always add one that is short yet informative. It's a good practice to follow. =)

[webgyrl]

Lisa!

 

I got it all set up! Thanks so much.

 

See the Family Forum for a little Christmas prezzie.

 

Nat