To stop other websites from using your images or files without authorization, you need to prevent hotlinking—a practice where they embed your content by linking directly to its URL on your server. This not only uses your bandwidth without permission but can also lead to unauthorized use of your content.

To prevent hotlinking, you can enable Hotlink Protection in cPanel. This feature ensures that your files—such as images, videos, or documents—can only be accessed through your own website or any domains you specifically allow. You can also restrict hotlinking based on file types, helping to preserve bandwidth and secure your content.

For more guidance on securing your site, check out our detailed tutorial: Managing Website Security Settings Using cPanel.