The DirectoryIndex lists the default file name(s) that appears when you specify a URL without a file name, such as http://cmf.3dresearch.com/.

Unless the web server "knows" which file to display when you specify a URL without a file name, it will display the list of files in your root directory or show the message "Directory listing denied".

When a URL without a file name is specified, people expect that the home page is displayed. Thus the web server needs to "know" which file is the home page. The DirectoryIndex lists these names: index.html, index.htm, default.htm, default.html, Index.html, Index.htm, Default.htm, Default.html.

You should therefore name your home page's file index.html or one of the above listed file names.

Last modified 2008-06-17 22:37:28.