How to Hide Directory Content from Web Access – Domains and DNS
How to Hide Directory Content from Web Access
Learn secure methods for hiding directory content on your web server.
Default Directory Index Files
On our servers, default files like index.html, index.php, etc., are served automatically. Without an index file, directory content is visible, which may expose sensitive data.
Methods to Hide Directory Content
Option 1: Add an Empty Index File
Create an empty index.html in directories missing an index file. This method is simple but may be time-consuming for multiple sub-folders.
Option 2: Change Directory Permissions
Set directory permissions to 711 via FTP to block listing. Learn more about changing permissions.
Option 3: Use a .htaccess File
Add an .htaccess file to disable listing or exclude specific files. This file is recursive, so its rules apply to all sub-directories.
IndexIgnore *How to Create and Edit the .htaccess File
- In your domain's directory, create an empty
.htaccessfile. - Edit the file and add the
IndexIgnore *rule. - Save changes, and the rule will apply to all subdirectories.
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