=== Disable Directory Browsing Htaccess Security ===
Contributors: adeleyeayodeji
Donate link: https://adeleyeayodeji.com/
Tags: security, htaccess, apache, directory browsing, hardening
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 0.1.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Disable directory browsing on Apache servers by adding `Options All -Indexes` to your site?s root `.htaccess` on plugin activation.
== Description ==
Disable Directory Access is a lightweight security-hardening plugin that prevents visitors from viewing directory listings (for example, when an `index.php`/`index.html` file is missing).
On activation, the plugin safely inserts the following rules into your site?s root `.htaccess` using WordPress markers:
* `#Disable directory browsing | Disable Direct Access Plugin`
* `Options All -Indexes`
On deactivation, the plugin removes only its own marked block.
Important notes:
* This plugin targets Apache `.htaccess`. If your server does not use `.htaccess` (for example, some Nginx setups), these rules won?t apply.
* The plugin requires write access to the root `.htaccess` file.
== Installation ==
1. Upload the `disable-directory-browsing-htaccess-security` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
3. Confirm your root `.htaccess` contains a block wrapped in `# BEGIN Disable Directory Access Plugin` / `# END Disable Directory Access Plugin`.
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Does this work on Nginx? =
No. Nginx does not use `.htaccess`. You?ll need to disable autoindex/directory listing in your Nginx site configuration.
= Will this overwrite my existing .htaccess rules? =
No. The plugin uses WordPress marker blocks and only adds/removes its own marked section.
= What if my .htaccess is not writable? =
The plugin won?t be able to write the rules. Ensure the web server user has permission to update the site root `.htaccess`.
== Changelog ==
= 0.1.1 =
* Update plugin URI and text domain to match new plugin slug.
= 0.1.0 =
* Initial release.
== Upgrade Notice ==
= 0.1.0 =
* Initial release.
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