How can I password protect my web site?

There are many ways to password protect a Homestead web page with varying levels of security. A secure and easy method is to use the Homestead Password Protection feature, to learn how, click here.

However this type of password protection does not allow you to have:

  • multiple passwords
  • username and password combination
  • password protect a whole section of a web site
  • statistics on accessing password protected web pages

There a free ways to accomplish, one or all of the above features, using the following:

  • javascripts
  • java applets
  • remotely hosted cgi scripts
Most of these methods will require either one or both of the following:
  • adding html to your web page using the "Insert HTML" element
  • uploading a text (.txt) or java class (.class) file to your account
There are many free password protection javascripts and java applets. Here are the characteristics of javascript and java applet password protection:
  • free
  • requires adding HTML to your web page and/or uploading files
  • protects one Homestead page and/or multiple imported HTML pages
  • not 100% secure

For a javascript example from CNET.com, please click here

for free javascripts

  • from JavaScriptSource.com, click here.
  • for a list of javascript collections from Google.com, click here.
for free java applets,
  • from JavaBoutique.com, click here.
  • for a list of java applets collections from Google.com, click here.
If you are interested in using remotely hosted cgi script, which is a secure type of password protection, here are some helpful links:
  • AuthPro.com, click here
  • Poppydog.com, click here
  • HostedScripts.com, click here
  • Bravenet.com, click here
  • for a list of others from Google.com, click here
Here are the characteristics of remotely hosted cgi script password protection:
  • free and paid options
  • requires adding HTML to your web page
  • statistics on password protected web pages

These services will provide you with HTML code that can be added to a Homestead web page with the "Insert HTML" element.

To copy and paste HTML code:

1. Use the mouse to select the HTML by holding down the mouse button and dragging the mouse over all the HTML.

2. Press and hold down the "Ctrl" key and then press the "C" key to copy, or right-click with the mouse and select "Copy" in the menu.

3. Go to the Insert HTML Element, "Edit Html" box, and click once in the box so you can see the cursor blinking inside the box.

4. Press and hold down the "Ctrl" key and then press the "V" key to paste, or right-click with the mouse and select "Paste" in the menu.


Additional Notes:

  • Many services and products offer a free option with restictions or conditions (e.g. trial period, ad-supported) and premium options with less restrictions and conditions for a subscription or flat fee. Please be aware of restrictions and conditions regarding free and pay options (e.g. privacy policy, terms of service).

  • None of the above are official partners of Homestead, nor has Homestead done any extensive testing of what they have to offer. Use of their tools and services must be undertaken at your own risk.