You should use an .htaccess file to turn directory indexing _off_
That _should_ be the default for websites. It's a real security problem with it _on_. That's a throwback to the simpler days, when people were lazy, and wanted the webserver to do all the work :)
Ask, your ISP about how to turn that off for your account. You'll be _much_ safer with it off.
But, to specifically answer your question, just upload an index.html or index.htm (whatever your system needs) to your directory. It can even be 0 bytes on most systems, but it's nicer if you put a little message on it to direct people back to your home page.
Again, I _STRONGLY_ suggest anyone running a webserver, or with a home page, or anything, to make sure directory indexes are turned _off_! It's a major security hole if you forget to have an index.html file in every directory otherwise.
(I realize some people may disagree with me, and I really would like to hear why!! <G> Automatic directory indexing should be reserved for precious few directories, and if you are really lazy, or need dynamic indexing, then turn it on for that specific directory, and you'll at least _know_ where your security holes are!!)
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That _should_ be the default for websites. It's a real security problem with it _on_. That's a throwback to the simpler days, when people were lazy, and wanted the webserver to do all the work :)
Ask, your ISP about how to turn that off for your account. You'll be _much_ safer with it off.
But, to specifically answer your question, just upload an index.html or index.htm (whatever your system needs) to your directory. It can even be 0 bytes on most systems, but it's nicer if you put a little message on it to direct people back to your home page.
Again, I _STRONGLY_ suggest anyone running a webserver, or with a home page, or anything, to make sure directory indexes are turned _off_! It's a major security hole if you forget to have an index.html file in every directory otherwise.
(I realize some people may disagree with me, and I really would like to hear why!! <G> Automatic directory indexing should be reserved for precious few directories, and if you are really lazy, or need dynamic indexing, then turn it on for that specific directory, and you'll at least _know_ where your security holes are!!)
PUGDOG� Enterprises, Inc.
The best way to contact me is to NOT use Email.
Please leave a PM here.
