standard method for redirect on manual input url

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So i'm wondering how you professionals go about securing your website by not allowing a user to manually input a url to a certain folder such as website.com/images/ and view a directory listing. The method i've been using is placing an index.php file and using this code, which just brings the user back to main homepage. But i feel like there is probably an easier way to do this. Possibly Server Side?

<?php
ob_start();
/* This will give an error. Note the output
 * above, which is before the header() call */
header('Location: ../index.php');
exit;
?>

Sorry if this is a dupe of another question, i really don't have a clue what i would search to answer this question — Outdated Computer Tech, Dec 04 '13 at 04:27

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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Use htaccess to prevent direct access

create .htaccess file add this Options -Indexes line . add it in your project root path

These links may help you 1. deny directory listing with htaccess 2. http://viralpatel.net/blogs/htaccess-directory-listing-enable-disable-allow-deny-prevent-htaccess-directory-listing/

edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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answered Dec 04 '13 at 04:29

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