---
title: "How to Password-Protect a Website Directory"
description: "Directory protection requires visitors to enter a username and password before viewing selected content. ## Enable Protection 1. Log in to DirectAdmin. 2. Open File Manager or Password Protected Directories. 3. Select the directory. 4. Enable protection. 5. Create an…"
url: "https://vertico.co.zw/docs/how-to-password-protect-a-website-directory/"
updated: "2026-07-23"
category: Hosting
---

# How to Password-Protect a Website Directory

Directory protection requires visitors to enter a username and password before viewing selected content.

## Enable Protection

1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
2. Open File Manager or Password Protected Directories.
3. Select the directory.
4. Enable protection.
5. Create an authorised username and strong password.
6. Test in a private browser window.

## Limitations

Directory passwords are useful for staging areas but do not replace application-level user permissions or encryption.

## Need Help?

If you still need assistance, open a support ticket through your Vertico client account and include the affected domain or email address, a screenshot of the error, and the approximate time the problem occurred. Never send passwords by email or support ticket.