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

When should I use ascii and when should I use binary?

FTP | Updated 2026 This Article Has Moved ASCII mode converts line endings for text files...

I can not get the transfer authorization email can it be forwarded to a different email address?

General | Updated 2026 When transferring a domain name between registrars, the gaining...

How can I tell how much disk space I have available?

Article Updated This article has been consolidated Disk space information is now part of...

Why Do I Get Emails for Cron Jobs

Hosting Control Panel | Updated March 2026 Every time a cron job runs on your Ultra Web...

Troubleshooting Cloudflare Errors

General | Updated March 2026 When your site uses Cloudflare as a CDN or proxy, error pages...



Save 30% on web hosting - Use coupon code Hosting30