diff --git a/plugins/mod_http_files.lua b/plugins/mod_http_files.lua
index 9be735b79..dc58ff5d3 100644
--- a/plugins/mod_http_files.lua
+++ b/plugins/mod_http_files.lua
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ end
 
 module:provides("http", {
 	route = {
-		["/*"] = serve_file;
+		["GET /*"] = serve_file;
 	};
 });