To remove "index.html" from URLs in Weebly, you cannot use an .htaccess file because Weebly is a hosted platform and doesn’t give access to server-level files like .htaccess. However, there are alternative approaches to achieve cleaner URLs without the "index.html" in Weebly:

Steps to Remove index.html from URLs in Weebly: Use Clean Permalinks: Weebly automatically creates "clean" URLs if you structure your website correctly. When creating a page, ensure that you don't include "index.html" in the page name or title. Weebly will automatically generate a URL without "index.html" if you follow these steps.

Rename the Page:

Go to the Pages section in the Weebly editor. Select the page that currently ends in "index.html". Look for the Page Name or Page Title field and change it to a simple, clean name like "home" or any other relevant name. Weebly should automatically generate the URL without the "index.html" ending. Disable "Show Index" Option: In Weebly, ensure that there are no manual settings or options enabled that force the display of "index.html". Weebly by default tries to keep URLs clean, so there should be no need for the extra file extension.

Check for External Links or Navigation Issues: If external links or internal navigation menus are directing users to URLs ending with "index.html", update them to link to the base URL (e.g., example.com instead of example.com/index.html). You can manually adjust navigation links in Weebly’s editor by editing the menu structure under Pages.

SEO Settings:

Go to Settings > SEO. Ensure that you haven't manually set URLs or SEO options that include "index.html". Weebly’s SEO features allow you to manage and clean up how URLs appear to both search engines and users. Limitations: Weebly is a hosted platform with limited control over certain aspects of URL structure, unlike self-hosted platforms where you can configure server settings. If after following the above steps you still see "index.html" in the URL, it’s possible that Weebly’s default behavior is causing this for certain page types. In such cases, contacting Weebly support for further assistance might help clarify if a specific setting is causing the issue.

By using these methods, you should be able to remove "index.html" from the visible URLs in Weebly without needing server-side control.