How to enable or disable Directory Browsing

Overview

Directory browsing lets visitors see a file listing when no default document is present. It is off by default. Enable it carefully — it can expose files unintentionally.

Steps

1. Log in to the Everleap Control Panel at cp.everleap.com.
2. On the Services Overview page, locate the Shared Cloud Hosting Account section and click Manage.
3. On the Shared Cloud Sites Overview page, click Manage next to your site.
4. On the Site Overview page, click the Settings tab.
5. Click the Configuration tab within Site Settings.

6. Locate Directory Browsing and toggle it to Enabled.
7. Click Update Configuration Settings to save.

Verify It Worked

Navigate to a directory with no default document. Confirm a file listing appears instead of a 403 error.

Notes

• Directory browsing applies site-wide.
• Use it temporarily (e.g., for debugging) and disable when done.
• Suppress browsing for specific subdirectories using a web.config file.

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