What should I do if I forget the password for a protected directory?

If you forget the password for a protected directory in cPanel, you can regain access by logging into your cPanel account and going to the Directory Privacy option. Select the directory you want to modify, and you will see the list of authorized users. You can either update the existing username and password or create a new username with a new password. After updating the credentials, users can use the new password to access the protected directory again.