How to Copy an Index of a Website

A website index contains a list of all the files and folders on your website. You can view a website index of any website if the folder does not include an index page or if the folder (without the index page) is not password-protected. It's important to add an index page to your Web files to prevent unauthorized access to them. If the website includes an index page or if password-protected, you will need to have the FTP information to view the index on the site. You can copy the entire index or specific files directly from a Web browser.

Instructions

Copying an Index for a Website Without an Index Page or Password Protection

1. Use a Web browser to view the index for the website you want to copy by typing the website address into the address bar then pressing "Enter." The index will be visible on the page.

2. Double-click on the folder containing the index you want to copy. Highlight the files and folders in the index. Select "Edit" then "Copy" from the toolbar or press "Ctrl+C" to copy the list.

3. Minimize the Web browser and open a new page in a word processing program of your choice. Right-click on then select "Paste" from the pop-up list to paste the index into your document.

Copying an Index for a Password-Protected Website or Folder Containing an Index Page

1. Type the FTP address for the website containing the index you need (ftp://"domainname.com") into the address bar of your Web browser without the quotation marks and parentheses.

2. Enter the username and password for the Web server then press "Enter." The website's index will appear on your page.

3. Follow Steps 2 and 3 from the previous section to copy the index and paste the list into a document of your choice.

References

• Wisco Computing: Protect Websites
• Tech Evangelist: Prevent Directory Listing