1. Log in to your cPanel control panel.
2. Go to the Files section and select the Directory Privacy icon.
3. Directory Selection:
3.1. Navigate through the list of folders. If the directory you are looking for is inside another one (such as public_html), click on the folder icon to open it.
3.2. Once you have located the directory you want to shield, click directly on its Edit.
4. Security Configuration:
4.1. Check the box Password protect this directory.
4.2. In the name field, enter a reference label (Example., "Restricted Access"). This text will be visible to the user when they are prompted for their credentials.
4.3. Click Save.
5. Managing Authorized Users:
To allow access, you must create at least one user account:
5.1. On the same screen, scroll down to Create User.
5.2. Define a username and a strong password.
5.3. Finish by clicking Save.
When you protect a main folder, all its subdirectories are automatically protected.
You can disable protection at any time by unchecking the security box in the directory settings.
You will know the folder is secure when the icon changes to a padlock (available in recent cPanel versions).
