AWS - S3 Fundamentals
A developer configured the index document as "index.html" but the website shows a 404 error on the root URL. What could be wrong?
A developer configured the index document as "index.html" but the website shows a 404 error on the root URL. What could be wrong?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand 404 on root URL
If the index document is set but missing, the root URL returns 404.Step 2: Check presence of index.html file
The file must exist in the bucket for the website to serve it.Final Answer:
The index.html file is missing from the bucket -> Option BQuick Check:
404 on root = Missing index.html file [OK]
Quick Trick: Ensure index.html file exists in bucket root [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming versioning affects 404
- Confusing error document with index document
- Ignoring static hosting status
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