Password Protect the Site Manager Content
To require a password to open the Site Manager
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On the main menu, click Tools > Site Manager > Security > Encrypt Site Manager Data. The Site Manager Encryption dialog box appears.
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In the Password and Confirm password boxes, type a password for opening the Site Manager. For maximum security, create a password of at least 8 characters, with a mix of numbers, letters, upper and lower case, and punctuation.
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Click OK. CuteFTP will now display the following prompt every time it starts.
To change the Site Manager password
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On the main menu, click Tools > Manager > Security > Change Password. The Site Manager Encryption dialog box appears.
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In the Password and Confirm password boxes, type a new password for opening the Site Manager.
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Click OK. The password is changed.
To remove the Site Manager password
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On the main menu, click Tools > Site Manager > Security > Remove Password. CuteFTP will not prompt for a password when it starts.
Configuration Notes
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When the Site Manager access password is defined, the Site Manager information is protected with 64-bit Blowfish encryption.
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If you forget the password, you will not be able to use the protected Site Manager. You will have the option to back up the locked Site Manager and re-enter your Site information in a new Site Manager.
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You can import a password-protected Site Manager file, but will need the password to do so.