is it possible to list directory even though you put index.html in there?

Question

is it possible to list all files in directory ?

asdf.com/dir/

but dir has index.html in it, so when you navigate to it index.html pops up.

for precaution i have added

        IndexIgnore *

Answer 1

Misunderstood your question -- the way I read it, it seemed that you wanted to list all the files in the directory. I've edited my answer below.

You need something like this in .htaccess or httpd.conf:

<Directory "/var/www/foo/dir">
    AllowOverride Indexes
    Options -Indexes
</Directory>

Attempting to list the contents of that directory will always result in 403 Forbidden.

Alternatively, you can put a blank index.html in there, and it will have the same effect. Users will not be able to view the directory listing. IndexIgnore is not explicitly needed.