How to hide directory contents

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Hi all,

Very noob-like question:
I’m trying to figure out how to hide file names. As an example, if a random person were to type in www.domainname.com/system/, I want to make sure the contents of the ‘system’ folder would be hidden.

Could I just re-direct them to the home page (how?) or would that interfere with the files in the folder?

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Thanks Mittineague,
I’ve never tried that before. I’ll look into it. I’ve created index.php files for each folder, but your idea might work for what I need.

-WTL

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I think another good idea - if you have Apache - is to add this to your htaccess file

Options -Indexes
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Thanks! That’s what I’m going to do!

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The simplest way is to upload an index.html page to that directory so they see that instead of the file list.

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I usually use the index.htm in each folder method as well to keep prying browsers from seeing the contents.

If you want to be a little mischievous you could put a flashing <h1> in the index.htm saying their ip address has been recorded and their personal details have been sent to the appropriate authorities :smiley:

or

that a virus or key logging program has been successfully downloaded onto their pc :shifty: