Setting up an IIS Account with a Password

[Chococake]

IIS problm

I just can't set up an account with password in IIS instead of lettin it barely run under administrative mode
Teaching me softly with your gentle voice please, thank you

 

[-Job-]

Can you be more specific on what you're trying to do? That hardly describes the problem at all. The one thing you need to do to get help is describe your problem as thoroughly as possible.
Are you trying to password protect a portion of your website? Do you want to change the default account IIS uses to run?
Basically IIS is set up to run under the User account IUSR_<machine-name>, where <machine-name> is the name of your computer. IIS usually controls the password, for security reasons, and you should let it, unless you don't want anonymous users to view your website. You can specify any other account to use to run IIS, just create a user and go to the IIS snap in and somewhere under security specify that account.
If all you want to do is password protect an area of your site, like a folder or file "default.html", just right-click on the file/folder, select properties, and on the security tab make sure the account IUSR_<machine-name> doesn't have any permissions. On the other hand, make sure that some other account has at least read permissions. If you access the folder/file whose security settings you've just edited you will get a Login window. Type in the info for a user with at least read permissions and you will view the file/folder.

 

[ravenprp]

Setting up an IIS account with a password is an essential step in securing your web server. Without a password, your server is vulnerable to unauthorized access and potential security breaches. To set up an IIS account with a password, you will need to follow a few simple steps.

First, open the IIS Manager and navigate to the "Connections" panel. Right-click on the server name and select "Add Website" from the menu. This will open a new window where you can enter the website name, physical path, and other details.

Next, click on the "Connect as..." button and select "Specific user" from the drop-down menu. Enter the username and password for the account you want to use for this website. Make sure to use a strong password that is not easily guessable.

Once you have entered the credentials, click on the "Test Settings..." button to ensure that the account has the necessary permissions to access the website files. If the test is successful, click on "OK" to save the changes.

Now, your IIS account has a password and will run in a more secure mode. It is important to regularly update the password and follow other security best practices to keep your server safe. Thank you for taking the time to set up a password for your IIS account and prioritizing the security of your website.