Here's a step-by-step guide on how to password protect a directory in cPanel:
1. Log in to your cPanel account using your username and password.
2. Once you are logged in, scroll down to the "Files" section and click on "Directory Privacy".
3. On the "Directory Privacy" page, choose the directory you want to password protect by clicking on the directory name.
4. Select the "Password protect this directory" checkbox.
5. Enter a name for the protected directory (this can be anything you like, but it should be something that helps you identify the directory).
6. Click on the "Save" button to save your changes.
7. On the "Create User" page, enter the username and password you want to use to access the protected directory.
8. Click on the "Save" button to save your changes.
9. Once the user is created, you will see a confirmation message. You can now access the protected directory by entering the username and password you just created.
That's it! You have now successfully password protected a directory in cPanel. Note that you can create multiple users with different usernames and passwords if you need to provide access to multiple people.