This page contains instructions for password protecting Windows/IIS and LAMP site directories via Plesk's Basic Auth
There are additional options outlined below
Windows/IIS Accounts
Follow these instructions to add/edit password protection for a directory.
- Log in to the Plesk Control Panel.
- On the homepage, go to Files ⇒ Password Protected Directories.
- To add a new password protected directory, go to Tools ⇒ Add Protected Directory.
- To create new user credentials for a protected directory, click on the desired directory and go to Tools ⇒ Add New User.
- To edit user credentials for a protected directory:
- To edit the existing password, click on the corresponding username.
- To edit the existing user ID, delete the user and create a new one.
Linux/Apache (LAMP) Accounts
Follow these instructions to add/edit password protection for a directory.
- Log in to the Plesk Control Panel.
- On the Websites & Domains page, expand all available features under the domain name and choose Password-Protected Directories.
- To add a new password protected directory, go to Tools ⇒ Add Protected Directory.
- To create new user credentials for a protected directory, click on the desired directory and go to Tools ⇒ Add New User.
- To edit user credentials for a protected directory:
- To edit the existing password, click on the corresponding username.
- To edit the existing user ID, delete the user and create a new one.
Note: You can generate a password that meets UW-Madison's strong password policy by using the Secure Password Generator in the Control Panel.
Additional Options
Other options available for password protecting include:
Note: Plesk also uses .htaccess to password protect directories. The only difference is that Plesk creates .htaccess files that are outside your filesystem and can only be managed through the Plesk Control Panel.