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How to Add Password to WordPress Admin (wp-admin) Directory via cPanel?

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How to Add Password to WordPress Admin (wp-admin) Directory via cPanel?

You can access the WordPress admin dashword of your web site from the WordPress admin(wp-admin) directory. Password protecting your wp-admin directory can produce an additional security layer for your wp-admin area. This tutorial can show you the way to add a password to the WordPress admin (wp-admin) directory via cPanel.

To Add Password to wp-admin Directory

1. Log in to your cPanel account.

2. Go to the FILES section and click on Directory Privacy.

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It will display the list of all the directories on your cPanel account.

3. You will have to locate the wp-admin folder. You can find it within the folder with the name of your WordPress account.

4. Click the EDIT button for the wp-admin folder.

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The Security Settings for the wp-admin directory will open.

5. Here, you have to carry the following steps:

  • Select the Password protect this directory option.
  • Type a name in the Enter a name for the protected directory field.
  • Click the Save button.

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It will display a screen with a message saying you have successfully created the protected directory.

6. Click Go Back.

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The Create User section will appear with some fields for your login details.

  • Username: Enter the username for your login
  • Password: Enter/generate a password
  • Confirm Password: Retype the password

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6. Once you have filled in all details, click the Save button at the end.

This is how you add password protection to the wp-admin directory via cPanel. The next time you try to access your WordPress admin area, a new login window will appear, prompting you to log in.