FTP problem - 9/30/2005 14:06:08
I have just FTP(ed) files over to the server where the website is hosted. When I view the website on the internet, all I see is an index of the files listed. Could you tell me why this is like this or what can be done to fix this? Thanks Corinne
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RE: FTP problem - 9/30/2005 15:31:53
Welcome to OutFront enniroc!!!
The default index file extension is different from the hosts default extension. Call the host and ask them to change the default extension to the one you are using. Say they have it set to index.html and you used index.htm. You would see what you are seeing.
Also while on the phone ask them to disable directory browsing. When a file is called and not found you want to get a 404 page root the index of the directory. This is a security risk in my eyes.