Password Protect Directory File Manager – cPanel

Tutorial: login from the Client Area or the direct link.

Find Files section and click the File Manager link.

Locate the file or folder you want to protect.
Right-click on the item you want to protect and select the Password Protect option.

Security Settings
– Check the Password protect this directory check box.
Enter a name for the protected directory
– Type the name for the protected directory.
Click the Save button.

Click the Go Back link.

Username
Type in the Username.
New Password
Type a secure password.
Password must have at least 8 characters, must contain at least three character categories among the following:
Uppercase characters (A-Z),
Lowercase characters (a-z),
Digits (0-9),
Special characters (~!@#$%^&*_-+=`|(){}[]:;”‘<>,.?/)
The system will evaluate the password that you enter on a scale of 100. A weak password has 0 value, while a very secure password has 100 value. Or you can click Password Generator to let the system create a secure password for you. 
Confirm Password
Retype the New password.

Click the Save button.

Click the Go Back link.

Click on Authorized User name to change password or to Delete.
Click the Back button.