# defaultIndex removed

> Source: https://docs.strapi.io/cms/migration/v4-to-v5/breaking-changes/default-index-removed

In Strapi 5, the `defaultIndex` option is removed from the `public` middleware, and the root `/` URL automatically redirects to the admin panel login or homepage if connected.

In Strapi 5, the 'defaultIndex' option does not exist anymore and the root `/` URL automatically redirects to the admin panel login or homepage if already connected.

This page is part of the [breaking changes database](/cms/migration/v4-to-v5/breaking-changes) and provides information about the breaking change and additional instructions to migrate from Strapi v4 to Strapi 5.

- Is this breaking change affecting plugins? No
- Is this breaking change automatically handled by a codemod? No

## Breaking change description

**In Strapi v4**

There is a `defaultIndex` option in the `public` middleware to add a custom page on the root `/`   URL of the admin panel.

**In Strapi 5**

The `defaultIndex` option does not exist anymore and the root `/` URL automatically redirects to the admin panel login or homepage if already connected.

## Migration

No manual migration is required, but please be aware of the new behavior for the root `/` URL.