Want to default to index.htm not index.php

**Darren.E.** · 26-09-2008, 12:55

Firstly I am totally new to php so excuse my ignorance!

When I try to edit my website using Contribute it opens the inde.php site instead of index.htm - how can i change this?

Cheers

Darren

**Rock** · 26-09-2008, 13:09

Hi Darren !

Welcome to the forums

If you need to overwrite your webserver settings for your default home page, you can use use your .htaccess file located within your webspace..by simply using the DirectoryIndex option. Edit the .htaccess file & input the following text within it..

DirectoryIndex index.htm

This would set your default page to index.htm

We are glad you have chosen to be a part of our community and we hope you enjoy your stay.

**eUK-Victor** · 26-09-2008, 13:13

Hi Darren,

You can change the default page for your website to index.htm by adding the following code in .htaccess file of your domain. The code is as follows.
========
DirectoryIndex index.htm index.php
========

Due to this code, your website when called through browser will pick up the page index.htm first as the default page for your website.