Securing Your WordPress Admin with a Password (wp-admin) Directory via cPanel? #

1. Begin by logging into your cPanel account.

2. Navigate to the FILES section and select Directory Privacy.

Here, you will be presented with a list of all directories within your cPanel account.

3. Locate the wp-admin folder within your WordPress account folder.

4. Click on the EDIT button corresponding to the wp-admin folder.

This action will open the Security Settings for the wp-admin directory.

5. Proceed with the following steps:

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

A confirmation message will appear, confirming that the directory is now protected.

6. Click on Go Back.

The Create User section will now be displayed, with fields for your login details.

• Username: Enter your desired login username
• Password: Enter or generate a secure password
• Confirm Password: Re-enter the password for confirmation

7. After completing all fields, click the Save button.

This procedure outlines how to add password protection to the wp-admin directory via cPanel. Henceforth, when accessing your WordPress admin area, you will be prompted with a new login window requiring you to log in.