Multipurpose Internet Mail Exchange (MIME) types instruct a web browser or mail application how to handle files received from a server. 

For example, when a web browser requests an item on a server, it also requests the MIME type of the object. 


Some MIME types, like graphics, can be displayed inside the browser. Others, such as word processing documents, require an external application to be displayed.


 

To add a MIME type for a virtual directory within a website:



 

1.   Go to Websites & Domains and find the website’s domain name.

2.   Click Virtual Directories.



 



 

3.   Navigate to the required virtual directory and click the corresponding link with its name.

4.   Click the MIME Types tab.



 



 

5.   Click Add MIME Type.

6.   Specify the following:



 

o    Type the file name extension in the Extension field. File name extension should begin with a dot (.), or a wildcard (*) to serve all files regardless of file name extension.

o    Specify the file content type in the Content field.

o    You can either select the appropriate value from the list or define a new content type. To do this, select Custom and enter the content type in the input box provided.



 

7.   Click OK to finish the creation.



 

To edit a MIME type for a virtual directory within a website:



 

1.   Go to Websites & Domains and find the website’s domain name.

2.   Click Virtual Directories.

3.   Navigate to the required virtual directory and click the corresponding link with its name.

4.   Select the MIME Types tab.

5.   Select the required MIME type in the list.


 

o    Type the file name extension in the Extension field. File name extension should begin with a dot (.), or a wildcard (*) to serve all files regardless of file name extension.

o    Specify the file content type in the Content field.

o    You can either select the appropriate value from the list or define a new content type. To do this, select Custom and enter the content type in the input box provided.



 

6.   Click OK to save changes.

 



To remove a MIME type for a virtual directory within a website:



 

1.   Go to Websites & Domains and find the website’s domain name.

2.   Click Virtual Directories.

3.   Navigate to the required virtual directory and click the corresponding link with its name.

4.   Select the MIME Types tab.

5.   Select the checkbox corresponding to the MIME type you want to remove.

6.   Click Remove.

7.   Confirm removal and click OK.