Securing the Website Content

To secure your content and prevent files being accessed on the webserver include an .htaccess file. The file is created in Notepad as a text file with the following text and saved with the name ".htaccess":

Options -Indexes

Allow From All

Note: To prevent access ensure the "-" is added in front of "Indexes", otherwise access will be granted to the directories.

The permissions from the file flow from the parent directory to all sub directories. Add the file to the root directory to prevent access to all content in the Review and Live directories. If you plan to allow access to one of your directories ensure all other directories are secured.

Important: The default XAMPP installation is suitable for development purposes but not for secure production purposes. Consult the PHP Security Manual for information before making your website live.