How do I password protect a folder on my website?

Question
How do I password protect a folder on my website?
WARNING
If you use Frontpage to manage your website, following the instructions provided below will cause your site to be problematic and not function
It is strongly recommended that if you use Frontpage, you use this program to manage password protected folders
Answer
#1: Login to your Control Panel
#2: Locate the 'password protect directories' link

#3: Choose the document root (site) you wish to protect

#4: Click on the name of the folder to bring up the protection screen.

#5: Check the box to the right, and name your directory (you can change this later)
#6: Click save
#7: Click go back
#8: Type in a username and password

#9: Click add/modify user
NOTE
It is important to follow the above steps in order. You must add the protected directory and save it before adding users
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