Password-protect a folder in cPanel when you want a simple login before visitors can see that part of the site (staging folders, private downloads, and similar).
Protect a directory
- Log in to cPanel from clients.cidhosting.net.
- Files → Directory Privacy (sometimes labelled Password Protect Directories).
- Open the folder you want to protect (for example a subfolder under
public_html). - Tick Password protect this directory, enter a name for the protected area, and save.
- Create a user: username + password → Save / add user.
Tip: This is browser basic-auth for a folder — not a replacement for strong WordPress or mailbox logins, or two-factor on the client area.
Questions? clients.cidhosting.net/submitticket.php.
