Apache HTTP Server /etc/apache2/mods-available/autoindex.conf
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📋 Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat)
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat)
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File Info
- Size
- 92 lines
- MD5
- 958f2742a80ae30f95507fb84e9eb018
- SHA256
- 9274dc923f9a3fd23bfea7af95c748b0f73e4d73071cb1af75479bea072b6d79
Quick Commands
curl:
curl https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/958f2742a80ae30f95507fb84e9eb018?hint=autoindex.conf
wget:
wget -O autoindex.conf https://exampleconfig.com/api/v1/config/original/958f2742a80ae30f95507fb84e9eb018?hint=autoindex.conf
/etc/apache2/mods-available/autoindex.conf
# Directives controlling the display of server-generated directory listings. # # IndexOptions: Controls the appearance of server-generated directory # listings. # Remove/replace the "Charset=UTF-8" if you don't use UTF-8 for your filenames. IndexOptions FancyIndexing VersionSort HTMLTable NameWidth=* DescriptionWidth=* Charset=UTF-8 # # AddIcon* directives tell the server which icon to show for different # files or filename extensions. These are only displayed for # FancyIndexed directories. AddIconByEncoding (CMP,/icons/compressed.gif) x-compress x-gzip x-bzip2 AddIconByType (TXT,/icons/text.gif) text/* AddIconByType (IMG,/icons/image2.gif) image/* AddIconByType (SND,/icons/sound2.gif) audio/* AddIconByType (VID,/icons/movie.gif) video/* AddIcon /icons/binary.gif .bin .exe AddIcon /icons/binhex.gif .hqx AddIcon /icons/tar.gif .tar AddIcon /icons/world2.gif .wrl .wrl.gz .vrml .vrm .iv AddIcon /icons/compressed.gif .Z .z .tgz .gz .zip AddIcon /icons/a.gif .ps .ai .eps AddIcon /icons/layout.gif .html .shtml .htm .pdf AddIcon /icons/text.gif .txt AddIcon /icons/c.gif .c AddIcon /icons/p.gif .pl .py AddIcon /icons/f.gif .for AddIcon /icons/dvi.gif .dvi AddIcon /icons/uuencoded.gif .uu AddIcon /icons/script.gif .conf .sh .shar .csh .ksh .tcl AddIcon /icons/tex.gif .tex # It's a suffix rule, so simply matching "core" matches "score" as well ! AddIcon /icons/bomb.gif /core AddIcon (SND,/icons/sound2.gif) .ogg AddIcon (VID,/icons/movie.gif) .ogm AddIcon /icons/back.gif .. AddIcon /icons/hand.right.gif README AddIcon /icons/folder.gif ^^DIRECTORY^^ AddIcon /icons/blank.gif ^^BLANKICON^^ # Default icons for OpenDocument format AddIcon /icons/odf6odt-20x22.png .odt AddIcon /icons/odf6ods-20x22.png .ods AddIcon /icons/odf6odp-20x22.png .odp AddIcon /icons/odf6odg-20x22.png .odg AddIcon /icons/odf6odc-20x22.png .odc AddIcon /icons/odf6odf-20x22.png .odf AddIcon /icons/odf6odb-20x22.png .odb AddIcon /icons/odf6odi-20x22.png .odi AddIcon /icons/odf6odm-20x22.png .odm AddIcon /icons/odf6ott-20x22.png .ott AddIcon /icons/odf6ots-20x22.png .ots AddIcon /icons/odf6otp-20x22.png .otp AddIcon /icons/odf6otg-20x22.png .otg AddIcon /icons/odf6otc-20x22.png .otc AddIcon /icons/odf6otf-20x22.png .otf AddIcon /icons/odf6oti-20x22.png .oti AddIcon /icons/odf6oth-20x22.png .oth # # DefaultIcon is which icon to show for files which do not have an icon # explicitly set. DefaultIcon /icons/unknown.gif # # AddDescription allows you to place a short description after a file in # server-generated indexes. These are only displayed for FancyIndexed # directories. # Format: AddDescription "description" filename #AddDescription "GZIP compressed document" .gz #AddDescription "tar archive" .tar #AddDescription "GZIP compressed tar archive" .tgz # # ReadmeName is the name of the README file the server will look for by # default, and append to directory listings. # # HeaderName is the name of a file which should be prepended to # directory indexes ReadmeName README.html HeaderName HEADER.html # # IndexIgnore is a set of filenames which directory indexing should ignore # and not include in the listing. Shell-style wildcarding is permitted. IndexIgnore .??* *~ *# RCS CVS *,v *,t
How to Install Apache HTTP Server
Alpine Linux
sudo apk add apache2
Debian
sudo apt update && sudo apt install apache2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
sudo yum install httpd
Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt install apache2
Configuration File Location
Complete Apache HTTP Server Configuration Guide
- What is autoindex.conf?
- Download the original 'autoindex.conf' configuration file for Apache HTTP Server from a clean Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) installation. This is the factory-default configuration that comes with the official Apache package, ideal for troubleshooting, restoring, or learning standard setup patterns.
- Technical Details
- Found at '/etc/apache2/mods-available/autoindex.conf', this 92-line configuration defines virtual hosts, security modules, SSL certificates, rewrite rules, and performance directives. Powers over 30% of all websites globally and handles everything from static sites to enterprise applications.
- Common Configuration Question
- How do you configure Apache HTTP Server for security, performance, and virtual hosting on Ubuntu 24.04?
- Why Use This Configuration?
- This default configuration includes mod_rewrite, mod_ssl, security headers, and optimized MPM settings. Essential for web hosting, development environments, and production deployments. Perfect starting point for system administrators and web developers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use this autoindex.conf file?
Use this original configuration file when you need to restore Apache HTTP Server to its default state after misconfiguration, during fresh installations, or as a baseline for customization. It's particularly useful for troubleshooting when your current config isn't working properly.
How do I restore Apache HTTP Server to default settings?
Download this file and replace your current configuration at /etc/apache2/mods-available/autoindex.conf. Make sure to backup your existing configuration first, then restart the Apache HTTP Server service to apply the changes.
Is this autoindex.conf file secure for production use?
This is the factory-default configuration that ships with Apache HTTP Server on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat). While it provides a secure baseline, you should review and customize security settings based on your specific production requirements and compliance needs.
What's the difference between this and other OS versions?
This configuration is specifically from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat). Different operating systems and versions may have slightly different default settings, security patches, or feature availability. Check the compatibility section above for other OS versions.
Can I use this configuration file for Apache HTTP Server troubleshooting?
Yes, this original configuration is excellent for troubleshooting. Compare it with your current settings to identify modifications that might be causing issues, or temporarily replace your config with this one to isolate problems.
