How to disable Apache Directory Indexes / Listings on a cPanel Server

For security reason, it is recommended that you disable directory listings / indexing on your server. Apache default configuration comes with this feature enabled but its always a good idea to get it disabled unless you really need it.

When this option is enabled, user can see the list of files / folder of a directory when no index file is present.
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With Apache listings / indexing option disabled, user will not be able to see content of a directory in absence of a index file.

Here is how you can disable this on a cPanel server.

Step 1

Login to your server WHM as root.

Step 2

Navigate to:
WHM Main >> Service Configuration >> Apache Configuration >> Global Configuration

Step 3

Under Directory ‘/’ Options >> uncheck Indexes >> Save >> Restart Apache

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Done!!

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