How to Set Visitor Permission Only on Current Site in IIS 8.5

Setting visitor permissions on a website is an important aspect of managing access and ensuring the security of your site. In this article, we will discuss how to set visitor permissions only on the current site in IIS 8.5. This guide is designed for entry-level users and will provide step-by-step instructions to help you through the process.

Step 1: Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager

The first step is to open the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "inetmgr" in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
3. The IIS Manager will open.

Step 2: Select the Current Site

Once the IIS Manager is open, you need to select the current site for which you want to set visitor permissions. Follow these steps:

1. In the Connections pane on the left-hand side, expand the server name.
2. Expand the Sites folder.
3. Locate and select the site you want to set visitor permissions for.

Step 3: Open the Feature Permissions

After selecting the site, you need to open the Feature Permissions window. Here's how:

1. Double-click on the "Feature Permissions" icon in the middle pane.

Step 4: Modify Visitor Permissions

Now, you can modify the visitor permissions for the current site. Follow these steps:

1. In the Feature Permissions window, you will see a list of permissions.
2. Uncheck the permissions that you want to revoke from visitors.
3. Check the permissions that you want to grant to visitors.
4. Click the "OK" button to save the changes.

By following these steps, you have successfully set visitor permissions only on the current site in IIS 8.5. It is important to regularly review and update these permissions to ensure the security and accessibility of your website.

Setting visitor permissions is an essential part of managing a website. In this article, we discussed how to set visitor permissions only on the current site in IIS 8.5. By following the step-by-step instructions, even entry-level users can easily modify visitor permissions for their websites. Remember to regularly review and update these permissions to maintain the security and accessibility of your site.