Github Pages .folder/file isn't accessible when going to site on Chrome

Question

I had to add a .fol-der/file.txt file to my github pages repo for verification on a platform.

Problem is, I get a 404 error when I enter username.github.io/.fol-der/file.txt in the search bar.

I am not using a site builder like Jekyll, just html files of my own.

Any idea why this could be happening? Thank you.

https://stackoverflow.com/search?q=%5Bgithub-pages%5D+dot+files — phd, Apr 05 '22 at 13:36

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 01 '22 at 12:05

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I have found a fix.

https://github.community/t/also-serving-hidden-folders-after-publishing-to-github-pages-using-github-actions/18120

Just add a file .nojekyll in the root of your site’s publishing source.

I would have commented, but I don't have enough reputation points.

answered Apr 01 '22 at 12:05

mukberty

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This is a good answer, no need to make it a comment. – phd Apr 01 '22 at 12:28

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 01 '22 at 01:02

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GitHub pages will not serve files or folders starting with a .. You will need to rename your folder so that it doesn't start with this character, or use a different hosting service.

answered Apr 01 '22 at 01:02

Ethan McTague

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Github Pages .folder/file isn't accessible when going to site on Chrome

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