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cPanel password protect directory showing error when wordpress is installed

Problem : When wordpress is installed on main domain and you want to set the password to any directory which is under the public_html folder but when access it by using browser then the URL shows 404 error or not found error.

Solution : You need to add the following code in .htaccess files in which your password protect code is inserted.

ErrorDocument 401 default

 

That’s it..


Vishwajit Kale
Vishwajit Kale blazed onto the digital marketing scene back in 2015 and is the digital marketing strategist of Hostripples, a company that aims to provide affordable web hosting solutions. Vishwajit is experienced in digital and content marketing along with SEO. He's fond of writing technology blogs, traveling and reading.

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