Movable Type Knowledge Base: Register index.html As A Home Document In IIS

Question

How do I tell IIS to use the index.html file as the default directory page when loading my site?

Answer

Open IIS manager
Select the web site
Right click and choose Properties
Go to the Documents tab
Click Add
Enter index.html into the dialog box and click OK
Click OK to close the Site Properties dialog
Close IIS manager

Please note that these instructions are provided as general information only. Support staff is unable to provide detailed assistance with server configuration issues.

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