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. Click the Shortcuts tab on the Home page.

2. In the shortcuts area, click Manage Groups (Web Server section). A list of existing groups currently in the group file is displayed.

3. Click Add Group.

4. In the Enter Group name field, enter a name for the group you are creating.

5. Click Add Group.

You are now ready to add users to this group.