Now, when someone navigates to that folder, they will see a blank white page instead of your file list. 3. Nginx Configuration
Use your control panel (cPanel or DirectAdmin) to prevent other websites from "linking" to your images, which saves your bandwidth.
If you don't have access to server configurations, you can use a "dummy" file. Create a blank file named index.html . Upload it into your /images/ or /private/ folder. parent directory index of private images install
Ensure your folder permissions are set correctly (typically 755 for folders and 644 for files).
Easily "scrape" your entire library of private images with a simple script. How to Fix (Disable) Directory Indexing Now, when someone navigates to that folder, they
Simply hiding the list of images doesn't mean the images are private. If a user knows the direct URL (e.g., ://domain.com ), they can still see it. To truly protect private images:
This is the most common fix for people using shared hosting. If you don't have access to server configurations,
Find backup files, configuration scripts, or private image folders.