How can I change the index listing in a directory?

Article Updated

This article has been consolidated

Directory index configuration is covered in our .htaccess guide.

Short answer: Add DirectoryIndex filename.html to your .htaccess file. Replace filename.html with the file you want displayed when someone visits the directory. You can list multiple files in order of preference. Use Options -Indexes to disable directory browsing.

View .htaccess Guide
  • 498 Users Found This Useful

Was this answer helpful?

Related Articles

Why is my account suspended?

General | Updated 2026 If your website shows a "This Account Has Been Suspended" page, your...

How to Pass Variables Between HTML Pages

General | Updated March 2026 Plain HTML files cannot pass variables between pages on their...

osCommerce password reset

General | Updated 2026 If you have lost your osCommerce admin password and cannot log into...

How do I parse html files as shtml?

General | Updated 2026 Server Side Includes (SSI) let you include content from one file into...

Adding a Facebook Button

Obsolete | 2026 This Article Is Outdated Facebook's sharing and like buttons have been...



Save 30% on web hosting - Use coupon code Hosting30