The cPanel Index Manager enables you to customize the way directories on your web site are displayed. If there is not a default file (e.g. index.html) in a given directory, then the contents of that directory will be displayed in a browser. This is very undesirable, and can cause security issues. With Index Manager, you can set your account up to not allow your directory contents to be shown.
To use the index manager to control how directories on your web site are displayed:
1. Log into cPanel, scroll down to the Advanced section and select Indexes.
2. Navigate through the folders by clicking on the icons/names and select the directory you want to address by clicking edit.
3. You will be given four options to select from:
* Inherit - uses the parent directory’s settings or default if parent directory settings are not defined
* No Indexing - no files appear if default file is missing
* Show Filename Only - shows a list of file names if default file name is missing
* Show Filename and Description - shows a list of file names and attributes including size and file type
4. Choose one and select Save. You can review your changes.
5. Once you’re done, click Go Back and log out of cPanel and close the page.
Note: default file refers to index.html, or its counterparts, index.htm, index.php (if the server supports PHP) and default.html (sometimes used in IIS setups)
