Overview: How to Disable Directory Browsing Using the htaccess Rule
This guide explains How to Disable Directory Browsing Using the htaccess Rule step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
- ✅ Clear, actionable steps
- ✅ Best‑practice notes from our MSP engineers
- ✅ Links to related services and help
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For security purposes, you should disable directory browsing on your website so no one can see the files/directories of your website.
You can disable Directory Browsing by adding the below line to your dot htaccess file.
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