Creating groups for protected directories

• Note: This topic is for systems without Microsoft® FrontPage® Extensions. If you have FrontPage Extensions enabled, you need to use the FrontPage interface to manage protected directories.

The Web server manages access to password-protected directories on your site based on groups. Before you can protect a directory, you need to create at least one group, then add at least one user to that group.

To create a group:

1. In the shortcuts area of the Home page, click Groups (Web Server section).

The Protect Directories: (HTAccess) Manage Groups form opens. A list of existing groups currently in the group file displays in the lower section of the form.

2. In the Add a Group area, in the Enter Group name field, enter a name for the group you are creating.

3. Click Add.

You are now ready to add users to this group.