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[smakowsk]

I am not able to view my website(http://smakowski.x10host.com), or any sub files. I am able to log into c-panel and to the x10hosting.com. I use dreamweaver and and ftp program to upload files. This works, however I am unable to view anything. Can someone help me with this?

 

[Anna]

Do you have an index file (ie index.html, index.php)? If you have a designated landing page with a different name you'll have to tell the server you want that to load by default, or change its name (and any links going to that file). To tell the server that your landing page should be the one called home.php (as an example) you would need to edit/create .htaccess and add the following (without quotes): "DirectoryIndex home.php". Change home.php to match your file.

Were you previously having the domain show a directory listing?
If you did you will now need to edit/create .htaccess and add the following line (without quotes): "Options +Indexes". This is due to the directorly listing being turned of by default for security.

If none of the above works, let me know and I'll investigate further.

 

[smakowsk]

Hi Anna,

Thank you for getting back to me. I was previously having the domain show a directory listing.
Where do I create the .htaccess and add the "Options +Indexes line?

Thank you,
Stephanie

 

[Anna]

Inside the public_html folder for your domain (domains/<domainname>/public_html)

 

[smakowsk]

Perfect! That worked well.
Thank you so much Anna!

 

[Anna]

You're welcome.
Since this is resolved I'll close the thread.