DirectoryIndex won't transfer to correct page

[oopsdude]

Hi,

DirectoryIndex in httpd.conf is set to index.html, and I have a custom index.html in my htdocs directory. However, if I go to

http://127.0.0.1/

(my localhost IP, of course), it'll show me the default Apache start page. Only if I go to

http://127.0.0.1//

(with 2 slashes at the end) will it show me my custom index.html. This is very weird, considering I deleted the default Apache start page. What's going on, and how do I fix it? Will it do the same thing once I have a domain name?

Thanks in advance,

--Mike

 

[Wishdiak]

oopsdude,

It sounds like either you have your DocumentRoot specified incorrectly, or you browser's cache is showing you the old index.html when you browse to

http://127.0.0.1/

(with one slash).

Have you tried clearing your browser's cache and checking that Apache is configured with the DocumentRoot directive pointing to the correct directory?

Wishdiak
A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA: Security 2003

http://www.wishdiak.com

 

[oopsdude]

Wow, you're right about clearing my browser's cache. I always thought that it reloaded from the server the page every time I manually typed in the IP address, but I guess not. Thanks!

 

[Wishdiak]

oopsdude,

You can configure just about any browser to not cache web pages locally. By default, most browsers do cache, and need to be manually cleared out.

Wishdiak
A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA: Security 2003

http://www.wishdiak.com