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Visit VodaHost web hosting to learn how to password protect a directory in cPanel hosting.

Scroll down the cPanel hosting screen and select Password Protect Directories under the Security category. Select the directory (folder) you wish to password protect. Then under the Security Settings section, select the checkbox to protect this directory with a password, type a name for the protected directory and select Save. A display will appear verifying the directory is now protected.

Select Go Back to the previous page to add a password. In the Create User section, type a username, password and re-enter the password. Select Add/modify button. A display will appear verifying the directory is password protected.

Select the Home icon on the top left of the screen to return to the main page of the cPanel hosting screen. Through VodaHost hosting you are now aware how to create a password for your website in cPanel.