2.3.44 DirectoryIndex

DirectoryIndex specifies the file containing the content that is to be sent to the client by default, when the request from the web browser does not specify specific content.

Description

DirectoryIndex specifies the name of the file containing the content that is to be sent to the client by default, when the request from the web browser does not specify specific content. If multiple file names are specified, the file name that was specified first takes priority and is sent to the client.

If the file specified for this item does not exist in the requested directory, the display of the web browser changes according to the specification of the Options directive.

When Indexes is enabled:: Displays the directory index created on the web server, in the web browser.

When Indexes is disabled:: Responds by displaying the status code 403 Forbidden.

Syntax

DirectoryIndex file_name [file_name ...]

Default value

If the definition item is omitted:: index.html

Locations where it can be written

httpsd.conf, <VirtualHost>, <Directory>, and .htaccess

Overwrite permission

Indexes level

Example

DirectoryIndex index.html

In this case, as long as the directory contains index.html, the directory index is displayed even if the request does not specify the file name.

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