How can we restrict the access of files in public folder from anonymous users?

1. How do I stop others from accessing my files?
2. Is there a way to password protect a folder?
3. How do I password protect a folder without encryption?
4. How do you password protect a file?
5. How do I restrict FTP users to my home directory?

How do I stop others from accessing my files?

Select properties, and then select the "security" tab. You will then see the security options for the folder you chose. Click on the "to change permissions, click edit" button underneath the "Groups or User Names" box. A new box will pop-up that gives you access to control the permissions for Groups and Users.

Is there a way to password protect a folder?

Locate and select the folder you wish to protect and click “Open”. In the Image Format drop down, select “read/write”. In the Encryption menu select the Encryption protocol you would like to use. Enter the password you would like to use for the folder.

How do I password protect a folder without encryption?

You can password protect individual files, but most file formats, say text, jpg, etc (unlike MS Office files) cannot be password protected by the application hosting it. You can use compression applications like WinZip, 7Zip (free) to compress individual files and secure them with a password.

How do you password protect a file?

Click the File menu, select the Info tab, and then select the Protect Document button. Click Encrypt with Password. Enter your password then click OK. Enter the password again to confirm it and click OK.

How do I restrict FTP users to my home directory?

You can restrict a certain user to their home directory or a specific directory when doing FTP. This is handled by /etc/ftpaccess. ctl file. When the FTP user logs in, the user is able to change directory forward, but not outside the specified directory.