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default.html, start page

This is a home page provided by HostGator. You may delete it at anytime.

Normally, when you publish your website, the default page will not show anymore.

Here is the easiest way to change the home page:

  1. Go to your control panel and open the File Manager
  2. Go inside the folder where you find default.html
  3. Create a New File
  4. Name the new file index.html
  5. Whatever you put inside the index.html file will be your new home page.
  6. If you still see the default page, try refreshing (reloading) your site.

Wait, I wanted to keep the default page.

You may have deleted it, but now want it for the helpful links. If you want default.html on your site, simply contact HostGator and we will upload a copy.

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Article Comments

John
I dont want to rename my home page to index.html - I need to set it to index.shtml because Im using includes - aaaggghhh!!!
Posted: September 15, 2009
HostGator
Good news! Just read the "Directory Index" related article and your problem will be solved.
Posted: September 15, 2009
George
I can not use greek in my home page! It appears like this "????%?$??$??#?#?$". What should i do?
Posted: August 28, 2010
HostGator
You must install the missing fonts on your browser.
Posted: August 30, 2010
christine
I have windows 7. file manager is not in my control panel.. no what? Also I dont use IE. I have Mozilla Firefox. is this compatable.. I cant seem to get anywhere with this website building.
Posted: October 17, 2010
HostGator
File Manager should be there. I use Firefox as well.

Try using Edit > Find and typing "file manager" (without quotes).

If you still need help, please contact us via phone or live chat for assistance.
Posted: October 19, 2010
HostGator
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Posted: December 13, 2011 (Global Reply)
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