# Add Kinsta Dashboard Toggle to Block Public Access to .md Files

**URL:** https://community.kinsta.com/t/add-kinsta-dashboard-toggle-to-block-public-access-to-md-files/7317
**Category:** Feature Requests
**Created:** [August 2, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/add-kinsta-dashboard-toggle-to-block-public-access-to-md-files/7317 "2026-08-02T21:47:37Z")
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### Author: ![Olivier\_Bigras](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.kinsta.com/olivier_bigras/32/5132_2.png) [@Olivier\_Bigras](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Olivier_Bigras)
#### Post date: [August 2, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/add-kinsta-dashboard-toggle-to-block-public-access-to-md-files/7317/1 "2026-08-02T21:47:37Z")

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Requesting a built-in toggle or setting within the MyKinsta dashboard (under Tools or Security) that allows site owners to block public HTTP access to Markdown (`.md`) files.

**Problem / Use Case:**

Modern development workflows, themes, plugins, and frameworks frequently include `.md` files (such as `README.md`, `CHANGELOG.md`, or internal documentation) directly in public directories. Publicly exposing these files can lead to unwanted information disclosure—exposing plugin/theme versions, repository paths, or technical setup details to potential scanners and attackers.

Currently, restricting access to `.md` files on Kinsta requires opening a ticket with support to manually update the NGINX server block configuration.

**Proposed Solution:**

Add a native option in the MyKinsta dashboard—similar to existing tools like IP Deny or SSL management—that lets users:

- Enable a global rule to deny direct access (return 403 Forbidden) for all `.md` files.

- Toggle this rule on or off per site/environment (Staging vs. Production) without needing to contact support

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### Author: ![Adrian\_L](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.kinsta.com/adrian_l/32/2810_2.png) [@Adrian\_L](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Adrian_L)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/add-kinsta-dashboard-toggle-to-block-public-access-to-md-files/7317/2 "2026-08-03T06:02:07Z")

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Hi @Olivier_Bigras,

Your feedback has been submitted internally. We appreciate it and encourage you to continue providing valuable input that you feel would improve our services.

Cheers!