Restrict Directory Access by IP Address with .htaccess
Tip: if you cannot see the .htaccess file in cPanel File Manager, enable Show Hidden Files (dotfiles) in File Manager settings.You can restrict access to a direct...
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How to Protect Your .htaccess File
Tip: if you cannot see the .htaccess file in cPanel File Manager, enable Show Hidden Files (dotfiles) in File Manager settings.To prevent visitors from requesting...
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Disable Directory Browsing with .htaccess
Tip: if you cannot see the .htaccess file in cPanel File Manager, enable Show Hidden Files (dotfiles) in File Manager settings.To prevent visitors from seeing a l...
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Block an IP Address Using .htaccess
Tip: if you cannot see the .htaccess file in cPanel File Manager, enable Show Hidden Files (dotfiles) in File Manager settings.To block a specific IP address from...
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How to Disable Two-Factor Authentication in cPanel
To disable two-factor authentication for your cPanel account:Log in to cPanel.In the Security section, click Two-Factor Authentication.Click Remove Two-Factor Aut...
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication in cPanel
Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a verification step when you sign in to cPanel. To set it up, you need a smartphone with an app that supports time-based one-...
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How to Enable Hotlink Protection in cPanel
An external website can use an <img> tag to display an image hosted on your site. This can use your site’s bandwidth. Hotlink Protection lets you control which we...
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Block an IP address with cPanel IP Blocker
Use cPanel’s IP Blocker to block an IP address or range from accessing your website. Log in to your cPanel account. In the Security section, click IP Blocker. Und...
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How to Password-Protect a Folder in cPanel
Use cPanel’s Directory Privacy feature to require a username and password before visitors can access a folder.Log in to cPanel.In the Files section, click Directo...
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How to Enable or Disable Mod Security in cpanel?
Is your IP frequently blocked when you access a wordpress admin area or any type of script with a web browser? Are you left with the feeling that your IP is block...
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