Yes, you can password protect directories in cPanel—either with different passwords or the same one. For each directory, you can set up unique users and passwords based on your specific needs.
To do this, navigate to the Directory Privacy section in cPanel, select the directory you want to protect, and configure password access. Repeat the process for each directory you want to secure.
This allows you to control access to different areas of your site independently, making it ideal for restricting internal resources, staging environments, or members-only sections.
