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Jetty WTP Plugin/Jetty WTP Modify ContextPath


Modifying a Context Path

When the WTP Dynamic Web Project mywebapp was created, the context path used the name of this project ( mywebapp ). It is possible to change the contextPath name. To change a contextPath name, complete the following steps.

  1. Open the launch and go to the Modules tab.


    2. Jetty-wtp-context1.jpg


  2. Select the mywebapp module and click Edit .
    3. The Edit Web Module dialog box opens.


    Jetty-wtp-context2.jpg


  3. Change the path to /webapp .
  4. Click OK .
  5. Save the launch and start the server.
    6. Now you can open the web application at http://localhost:8080/webapp/.