Add virtual folder to Apache like it was on htdocs folder

Question

I would like to be able to go to 127.0.0.1/multimedia/any_file.ext and see it like any other folder in htdocs. Here's what I'm trying in the configuration:

Alias "multimedia" "F://public_vids/"
<Directory "F://public_vids/">
  Options +Indexes
    Order allow,deny
    Allow from all
</Directory>

I've read the docs on the Apache website but not able to get it to work.

Answer 1

You'll want to specify a path relative to the web root; that is:

Alias /multimedia F://public_vids

I've heard quotes can mess up some of the Apache config settings, so I would try removing them from the Alias directive, just in case. If all else fails, try posting the relevant lines from your Apache access and error logs.