You can lock directory with a password by using the cPanel Password Protected Directories option.

1. Log into your cPanel account.

2. In the Security section, open the app installer by clicking on the IP Blocker Icon.

3. Under Add an IP or Range, you should enter the IP Address you wish to block.
4. Click on the Add button.

Here is Example:
Single IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Range: 192.168.0.1-192.168.0.40
Implied Range: 192.168.0.1-40
CIDR Format: 192.168.0.1/32
Implies 10.*.*.* — 192.