How to password protect a directory:
1. create a file called .htaccess in the directory you want to protect with contents like this:

2. next to the .htaccess file create a fill called .htpasswd file.  Each line will contain a username followed by an encrypted password.  Use the form below to get an encrypted password from the plain text entry of your choice.  Each line will have a username follow by a colon then the encrypted password, like this:

Plain Text

Encrypted

That's about it! You should now have a password protected directory!