Restrict Access to Files in cPanel

Tyler Kn.
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This guide explains how to restrict the public from viewing files such as .htaccess, .htpasswd, .ini, .phps, .fla, .psd, .log, and .sh  from visiting the URL of the file by modifying the .htaccess file.

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Modifying the .htaccess

  1. Login to cPanel
  2. Navigate to the File Manager
  3. Locate the .htaccess file in the Document Root of the domain
    TIP: If .htaccess is not present, show hidden files in File Manager.
  4. Edit the .htaccess file
  5.  Place the following code into the .htaccess:
    <filesMatch ".(htaccess|htpasswd|ini|phps|fla|psd|log|sh)$">
        Order Allow,Deny
        Deny from all
    </filesMatch>

    NOTE: The parameters htaccess|htpasswd|ini|phps|fla|psd|log|sh in the code will restrict anyone trying to see the following file types:
    .htaccess 
    .htpasswd 
    .ini
    .phps 
    .fla 
    .psd 
    .log 
    .sh

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