How to Use Index Manager in cPanel
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How to Use Index Manager in cPanel
Index Manager in cPanel lets you control what happens when a visitor accesses a directory on your website that does not have an index file (like index.html or index.php). By default, the server may show a list of files in that folder — which is a security risk.
Index Manager Options
- Default System Setting: Uses server-wide default behavior.
- No Indexing: Returns a 403 Forbidden error — visitors cannot see folder contents. Recommended.
- Standard Indexing (filename only): Shows a plain list of filenames.
- Fancy Indexing (filename + description): Shows filenames with icons and descriptions.
Steps to Configure Index Manager
- Login to cPanel.
- Under Advanced, click Indexes.
- Browse to the directory you want to configure.
- Click on the folder name.
- Select your preferred indexing option.
- Click Save.
SKPHost recommends setting all directories to No Indexing to prevent exposing your file structure to the public.
Disable Directory Listing via .htaccess
# Disable directory listing Options -Indexes
Add this to your .htaccess file in public_html to disable listing for all subdirectories at once.
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