Password Protect a Directory - Revision history

KazVee: Add Tutorials category tag to the page

2025-07-13T03:41:10Z

Add Tutorials category tag to the page

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:41, 13 July 2025
Line 100:		Line 100:

	This [https://docs.plesk.com/en-US/obsidian/customer-guide/websites-and-domains/restricting-access-to-content.65152/ Plesk article] contains extra details and a walkthrough video which may be helpful.		This [https://docs.plesk.com/en-US/obsidian/customer-guide/websites-and-domains/restricting-access-to-content.65152/ Plesk article] contains extra details and a walkthrough video which may be helpful.

			[[Category:Tutorials]]

KazVee: Update to use H2 headers for better readability

2025-01-17T17:13:11Z

Update to use H2 headers for better readability

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:13, 17 January 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	= Password Protect a Directory in Plesk =		== Password Protect a Directory in Plesk ==

	{{Caution\|		{{Caution\|
Line 6:		Line 6:
	}}		}}

	= Login to Plesk =		== Login to Plesk ==

	Navigate to:		Navigate to:
Line 12:		Line 12:
	'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [ domain ] > 'Password-Protected-Directories''''		'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [ domain ] > 'Password-Protected-Directories''''

	= Add Protected Directory =		== Add Protected Directory ==

	[[File:plesk-password-protected-directories.png]]		[[File:plesk-password-protected-directories.png]]
Line 32:		Line 32:
	The directory will appear in the list of your domain's protected directories.		The directory will appear in the list of your domain's protected directories.

	= Add User Permissions =		== Add User Permissions ==

	To access the protected directory, it must have at least one user associated with it. To add a user, click on the directory name:		To access the protected directory, it must have at least one user associated with it. To add a user, click on the directory name:
Line 56:		Line 56:
	[[File:plesk-protected-directories-list-of-users.png]]		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-list-of-users.png]]

	= Add File(s) to Protected Directory =		== Add File(s) to Protected Directory ==

	Since directory listing is not enabled, there must be at least one file inside the password protected directory, or else a '403 Forbidden' error will result.		Since directory listing is not enabled, there must be at least one file inside the password protected directory, or else a '403 Forbidden' error will result.
Line 68:		Line 68:
	<pre>		<pre>
	<!doctype html>		<!doctype html>
	<html lang="en">		<html lang=="en">
	<head>		<head>
	<meta charset="utf-8">		<meta charset=="utf-8">
	<title>My Protected File</title>		<title>My Protected File</title>
	</head>		</head>
Line 79:		Line 79:
	</pre>		</pre>

	= Wait for Apache Restart =		== Wait for Apache Restart ==

	{{Caution\|		{{Caution\|
Line 85:		Line 85:
	}}		}}

	= Web Browser Access =		== Web Browser Access ==

	Within '''up to 2 hours''' of password protection being activated on your directory, navigate to 'domain.helioho.st/protected-files/test.html' in your web browser.		Within '''up to 2 hours''' of password protection being activated on your directory, navigate to 'domain.helioho.st/protected-files/test.html' in your web browser.
Line 91:		Line 91:
	[[File:plesk-access-protected-directory-in-browser.png]]		[[File:plesk-access-protected-directory-in-browser.png]]

	= Enter Username and Password =		== Enter Username and Password ==

	Enter the Username and Password you created, and once you are signed in successfully, you should see a message that says: 'HelioHost rules!'.		Enter the Username and Password you created, and once you are signed in successfully, you should see a message that says: 'HelioHost rules!'.
Line 97:		Line 97:
	[[File:plesk-access-protected-file-success.png]]		[[File:plesk-access-protected-file-success.png]]

	= Additional Guidance =		== Additional Guidance ==

	This [https://docs.plesk.com/en-US/obsidian/customer-guide/websites-and-domains/restricting-access-to-content.65152/ Plesk article] contains extra details and a walkthrough video which may be helpful.		This [https://docs.plesk.com/en-US/obsidian/customer-guide/websites-and-domains/restricting-access-to-content.65152/ Plesk article] contains extra details and a walkthrough video which may be helpful.

KazVee at 03:18, 1 November 2024

2024-11-01T03:18:53Z

KazVee at 17:55, 17 October 2024

2024-10-17T17:55:49Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:55, 17 October 2024
Line 1:		Line 1:
	= Password Protect a Directory in Plesk =		= Password Protect a Directory in Plesk =

			{{Caution\|
	Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart.		Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart.
	We recommend you ensure that password protection is in place before uploading any sensitive files.		We recommend you ensure that password protection is in place before uploading any sensitive files.
			}}

	= Login to Plesk =		= Login to Plesk =
Line 79:		Line 81:
	= Wait for Apache Restart =		= Wait for Apache Restart =

			{{Caution\|
	Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart.		Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart.
			}}

	= Web Browser Access =		= Web Browser Access =

KazVee: /* Add User Permissions */

2024-10-04T16:23:00Z

Add User Permissions

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:23, 4 October 2024
Line 52:		Line 52:
	To add more users, click the `Add User` button and repeat the above steps. To change the password of an existing user, click on the key image.		To add more users, click the `Add User` button and repeat the above steps. To change the password of an existing user, click on the key image.

	[[File:/plesk-protected-directories-list-of-users.png]]		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-list-of-users.png]]

	= Add File(s) to Protected Directory =		= Add File(s) to Protected Directory =

KazVee at 16:21, 4 October 2024

2024-10-04T16:21:48Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:21, 4 October 2024
Line 1:		Line 1:
	== Password Protect a Directory in Plesk ==		= Password Protect a Directory in Plesk =

	Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart.		Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart.
	We recommend you ensure that password protection is in place before uploading any sensitive files.		We recommend you ensure that password protection is in place before uploading any sensitive files.

	== Login to Plesk ==		= Login to Plesk =

	Navigate to:		Navigate to:
Line 10:		Line 10:
	'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [ domain ] > `Password-Protected-Directories`'''		'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [ domain ] > `Password-Protected-Directories`'''

	== Add Protected Directory ==		= Add Protected Directory =

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets/~~plesk-password-protected-directories.png)		[[File:plesk-password-protected-directories.png]]

	Click the `Add Protected Directory` button and enter the details below:		Click the `Add Protected Directory` button and enter the details below:
Line 22:		Line 22:
	* Click the `Create` button.		* Click the `Create` button.

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets/~~plesk-create-protected-directory.png)		[[File:plesk-create-protected-directory.png]]

	You should see a confirmation message that says: `Protected directory / [directory] was successfully created`.		You should see a confirmation message that says: `Protected directory / [directory] was successfully created`.

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets/~~plesk-protected-directory-created.png)		[[File:plesk-protected-directory-created.png]]

	The directory will appear in the list of your domain's protected directories.		The directory will appear in the list of your domain's protected directories.

	== Add User Permissions ==		= Add User Permissions =

	To access the protected directory, it must have at least one user associated with it. To add a user, click on the directory name:		To access the protected directory, it must have at least one user associated with it. To add a user, click on the directory name:

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets/~~plesk-protected-directories-list.png)		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-list.png]]

	Click on the `Add User` button.		Click on the `Add User` button.

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets/~~plesk-protected-directories-add-user.png)		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-add-user.png]]

	Enter a Username and Password for the new user, and click on the `Create` button.		Enter a Username and Password for the new user, and click on the `Create` button.

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets/~~plesk-protected-directories-create-user.png)		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-create-user.png]]

	You should see a confirmation message that says: `The protected directory user [username] was created`.		You should see a confirmation message that says: `The protected directory user [username] was created`.

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets/~~plesk-protected-directories-user-created.png)		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-user-created.png]]

	The user will appear in the list of the protected directory's users.		The user will appear in the list of the protected directory's users.
Line 52:		Line 52:
	To add more users, click the `Add User` button and repeat the above steps. To change the password of an existing user, click on the key image.		To add more users, click the `Add User` button and repeat the above steps. To change the password of an existing user, click on the key image.

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets~~/plesk-protected-directories-list-of-users.png)		[[File:/plesk-protected-directories-list-of-users.png]]

	== Add File(s) to Protected Directory ==		= Add File(s) to Protected Directory =

	Since directory listing is not enabled, there must be at least one file inside the password protected directory, or else a `403 Forbidden` error will result.		Since directory listing is not enabled, there must be at least one file inside the password protected directory, or else a `403 Forbidden` error will result.
Line 60:		Line 60:
	Using Plesk's File Manager or your preferred method of [uploading files](../../management/uploading-files.md), navigate to `httpdocs/protected-files` (or `public_html/protected-files` if you were transferred from the old cPanel), and add your file(s).		Using Plesk's File Manager or your preferred method of [uploading files](../../management/uploading-files.md), navigate to `httpdocs/protected-files` (or `public_html/protected-files` if you were transferred from the old cPanel), and add your file(s).

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets/~~plesk-access-protected-directory-file-manager.png)		[[File:plesk-access-protected-directory-file-manager.png]]

	For testing purposes, you could create a file called `test.html` and paste in the content below:		For testing purposes, you could create a file called `test.html` and paste in the content below:
Line 77:		Line 77:
	</pre>		</pre>

	== Wait for Apache Restart ==		= Wait for Apache Restart =

	Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart.		Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart.

	== Web Browser Access ==		= Web Browser Access =

	Within '''up to 2 hours''' of password protection being activated on your directory, navigate to `domain.helioho.st/protected-files/test.html` in your web browser.		Within '''up to 2 hours''' of password protection being activated on your directory, navigate to `domain.helioho.st/protected-files/test.html` in your web browser.

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets/~~plesk-access-protected-directory-in-browser.png)		[[File:plesk-access-protected-directory-in-browser.png]]

	== Enter Username and Password ==		= Enter Username and Password =

	Enter the Username and Password you created, and once you are signed in successfully, you should see a message that says: `HelioHost rules!`.		Enter the Username and Password you created, and once you are signed in successfully, you should see a message that says: `HelioHost rules!`.

	![~~](../../.gitbook/assets/~~plesk-access-protected-file-success.png)		[[File:plesk-access-protected-file-success.png]]

	== Additional Guidance ==		= Additional Guidance =

	This [https://docs.plesk.com/en-US/obsidian/customer-guide/websites-and-domains/restricting-access-to-content.65152/ Plesk article] contains extra details and a walkthrough video which may be helpful.		This [https://docs.plesk.com/en-US/obsidian/customer-guide/websites-and-domains/restricting-access-to-content.65152/ Plesk article] contains extra details and a walkthrough video which may be helpful.

KazVee: /* Additional Guidance */

2024-10-03T21:55:21Z

Additional Guidance

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:55, 3 October 2024
Line 95:		Line 95:
	== Additional Guidance ==		== Additional Guidance ==

	This [https://docs.plesk.com/en-US/obsidian/customer-guide/websites-and-domains/restricting-access-to-content.65152/ Plesk article) contains extra details and a walkthrough video which may be helpful.		This [https://docs.plesk.com/en-US/obsidian/customer-guide/websites-and-domains/restricting-access-to-content.65152/ Plesk article] contains extra details and a walkthrough video which may be helpful.

KazVee: Created page with "== Password Protect a Directory in Plesk == Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart. We recommend you ensure that password protection is in place before uploading any sensitive files. == Login to Plesk == Navigate to: '''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [ domain ] > `Password-Protected-Directories`''' == Add Protected Directory == ![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-password-protected-directories.png) Cl..."

2024-10-03T21:55:01Z

Created page with "== Password Protect a Directory in Plesk == Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart. We recommend you ensure that password protection is in place before uploading any sensitive files. == Login to Plesk == Navigate to: '''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [ domain ] > `Password-Protected-Directories`''' == Add Protected Directory == ![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-password-protected-directories.png) Cl..."

New page

== Password Protect a Directory in Plesk ==

Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart.
We recommend you ensure that password protection is in place before uploading any sensitive files.

== Login to Plesk ==

Navigate to:

'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [ domain ] > `Password-Protected-Directories`'''

== Add Protected Directory ==

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-password-protected-directories.png)

Click the `Add Protected Directory` button and enter the details below:

* In the `Directory name` field, enter the path, relative to your domain root directory, to the directory you want to protect.
* Your domain root directory is `httpdocs` (if you were transferred from the old cPanel it will be called `public_html`).
* The specified directory will be created if it does not already exist.
* Optionally, add a directory title in the `Title of the protected area` field.
* Click the `Create` button.

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-create-protected-directory.png)

You should see a confirmation message that says: `Protected directory / [directory] was successfully created`.

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-protected-directory-created.png)

The directory will appear in the list of your domain's protected directories.

== Add User Permissions ==

To access the protected directory, it must have at least one user associated with it. To add a user, click on the directory name:

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-protected-directories-list.png)

Click on the `Add User` button.

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-protected-directories-add-user.png)

Enter a Username and Password for the new user, and click on the `Create` button.

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-protected-directories-create-user.png)

You should see a confirmation message that says: `The protected directory user [username] was created`.

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-protected-directories-user-created.png)

The user will appear in the list of the protected directory's users.

To add more users, click the `Add User` button and repeat the above steps. To change the password of an existing user, click on the key image.

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-protected-directories-list-of-users.png)

== Add File(s) to Protected Directory ==

Since directory listing is not enabled, there must be at least one file inside the password protected directory, or else a `403 Forbidden` error will result.

Using Plesk's File Manager or your preferred method of [uploading files](../../management/uploading-files.md), navigate to `httpdocs/protected-files` (or `public_html/protected-files` if you were transferred from the old cPanel), and add your file(s).

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-access-protected-directory-file-manager.png)

For testing purposes, you could create a file called `test.html` and paste in the content below:

<pre>
<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>My Protected File</title>
</head>
<body>
HelioHost rules!
</body>
</html>
</pre>

== Wait for Apache Restart ==

Password protection can take '''up to 2 hours''' to go into effect as it requires an Apache restart.

== Web Browser Access ==

Within '''up to 2 hours''' of password protection being activated on your directory, navigate to `domain.helioho.st/protected-files/test.html` in your web browser.

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-access-protected-directory-in-browser.png)

== Enter Username and Password ==

Enter the Username and Password you created, and once you are signed in successfully, you should see a message that says: `HelioHost rules!`.

![](../../.gitbook/assets/plesk-access-protected-file-success.png)

== Additional Guidance ==

This [https://docs.plesk.com/en-US/obsidian/customer-guide/websites-and-domains/restricting-access-to-content.65152/ Plesk article) contains extra details and a walkthrough video which may be helpful.

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:18, 1 November 2024
Line 10:		Line 10:
	Navigate to:		Navigate to:

	'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [ domain ] > `Password-Protected-Directories`'''		'''Login > Plesk > Websites & Domains > [ domain ] > 'Password-Protected-Directories''''

	= Add Protected Directory =		= Add Protected Directory =
Line 16:		Line 16:
	[[File:plesk-password-protected-directories.png]]		[[File:plesk-password-protected-directories.png]]

	Click the `Add Protected Directory` button and enter the details below:		Click the 'Add Protected Directory' button and enter the details below:

	* In the `Directory name` field, enter the path, relative to your domain root directory, to the directory you want to protect.		* In the 'Directory name' field, enter the path, relative to your domain root directory, to the directory you want to protect.
	* Your domain root directory is `httpdocs` (if you were transferred from the old cPanel it will be called `public_html`).		* Your domain root directory is 'httpdocs' (if you were transferred from the old cPanel it will be called 'public_html').
	* The specified directory will be created if it does not already exist.		* The specified directory will be created if it does not already exist.
	* Optionally, add a directory title in the `Title of the protected area` field.		* Optionally, add a directory title in the 'Title of the protected area' field.
	* Click the `Create` button.		* Click the 'Create' button.

	[[File:plesk-create-protected-directory.png]]		[[File:plesk-create-protected-directory.png]]

	You should see a confirmation message that says: `Protected directory / [directory] was successfully created`.		You should see a confirmation message that says: 'Protected directory / [directory] was successfully created'.

	[[File:plesk-protected-directory-created.png]]		[[File:plesk-protected-directory-created.png]]
Line 38:		Line 38:
	[[File:plesk-protected-directories-list.png]]		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-list.png]]

	Click on the `Add User` button.		Click on the 'Add User' button.

	[[File:plesk-protected-directories-add-user.png]]		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-add-user.png]]

	Enter a Username and Password for the new user, and click on the `Create` button.		Enter a Username and Password for the new user, and click on the 'Create' button.

	[[File:plesk-protected-directories-create-user.png]]		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-create-user.png]]

	You should see a confirmation message that says: `The protected directory user [username] was created`.		You should see a confirmation message that says: 'The protected directory user [username] was created'.

	[[File:plesk-protected-directories-user-created.png]]		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-user-created.png]]
Line 52:		Line 52:
	The user will appear in the list of the protected directory's users.		The user will appear in the list of the protected directory's users.

	To add more users, click the `Add User` button and repeat the above steps. To change the password of an existing user, click on the key image.		To add more users, click the 'Add User' button and repeat the above steps. To change the password of an existing user, click on the key image.

	[[File:plesk-protected-directories-list-of-users.png]]		[[File:plesk-protected-directories-list-of-users.png]]
Line 58:		Line 58:
	= Add File(s) to Protected Directory =		= Add File(s) to Protected Directory =

	Since directory listing is not enabled, there must be at least one file inside the password protected directory, or else a `403 Forbidden` error will result.		Since directory listing is not enabled, there must be at least one file inside the password protected directory, or else a '403 Forbidden' error will result.

	Using Plesk's File Manager or your preferred method of [uploading files](../../management/uploading-files.md), navigate to `httpdocs/protected-files` (or `public_html/protected-files` if you were transferred from the old cPanel), and add your file(s).		Using Plesk's File Manager or your preferred method of [uploading files](../../management/uploading-files.md), navigate to 'httpdocs/protected-files' (or 'public_html/protected-files' if you were transferred from the old cPanel), and add your file(s).

	[[File:plesk-access-protected-directory-file-manager.png]]		[[File:plesk-access-protected-directory-file-manager.png]]

	For testing purposes, you could create a file called `test.html` and paste in the content below:		For testing purposes, you could create a file called 'test.html' and paste in the content below:

	<pre>		<pre>
Line 87:		Line 87:
	= Web Browser Access =		= Web Browser Access =

	Within '''up to 2 hours''' of password protection being activated on your directory, navigate to `domain.helioho.st/protected-files/test.html` in your web browser.		Within '''up to 2 hours''' of password protection being activated on your directory, navigate to 'domain.helioho.st/protected-files/test.html' in your web browser.

	[[File:plesk-access-protected-directory-in-browser.png]]		[[File:plesk-access-protected-directory-in-browser.png]]
Line 93:		Line 93:
	= Enter Username and Password =		= Enter Username and Password =

	Enter the Username and Password you created, and once you are signed in successfully, you should see a message that says: `HelioHost rules!`.		Enter the Username and Password you created, and once you are signed in successfully, you should see a message that says: 'HelioHost rules!'.

	[[File:plesk-access-protected-file-success.png]]		[[File:plesk-access-protected-file-success.png]]