Remove 'Server' header in IIS 10

Remove 'Server' Header in IIS 10

If you are running a website using Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 10, you might have noticed that it includes a default 'Server' header in the response. This header reveals the type and version of the server software being used, which can potentially provide valuable information to hackers or attackers.

Fortunately, IIS 10 allows you to remove this 'Server' header to enhance the security of your website. In this article, we will guide you through the process of removing the 'Server' header in IIS 10.

Step 1: Open IIS Manager

The first step is to open the IIS Manager, which is the management console for IIS. Follow the steps below to open the IIS Manager:

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type "IIS" to search for the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
2. Click on the IIS Manager icon in the search results to open it.

Step 2: Select your website

Once the IIS Manager is open, you will see a list of available websites in the left-hand pane. Locate and select the website for which you want to remove the 'Server' header.

Step 3: Open HTTP Response Headers

With your website selected, double-click on the "HTTP Response Headers" icon in the middle pane. This will open the HTTP Response Headers configuration for your website.

Step 4: Remove 'Server' header

In the HTTP Response Headers configuration, you will see a list of headers. Look for the 'Server' header and select it.

Once the 'Server' header is selected, click on the "Remove" button in the right-hand pane. This will remove the 'Server' header from the response sent by your website.

It is important to note that removing the 'Server' header does not affect the functionality of your website. It simply removes the information about the server software being used.

Step 5: Save the configuration

After removing the 'Server' header, click on the "Apply" button in the right-hand pane to save the configuration changes.

That's it! You have successfully removed the 'Server' header in IIS 10. Your website will no longer reveal the type and version of the server software being used.

Remember to repeat these steps for each website hosted on your IIS server if you want to remove the 'Server' header from all of them.

Conclusion

Securing your website is crucial, and removing the 'Server' header in IIS 10 is a simple yet effective step towards enhancing the security of your website. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily remove the 'Server' header and prevent potential attackers from gathering information about your server software.

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