An .htaccess file is a text file that contains directives which tell a web server how to operate in specific events. It must be placed in the folder where these directives should be executed. Many script-driven applications employ this type of a file to operate properly - WordPress and Joomla™, in particular. You can use this sort of a file with custom made content too and do quite a lot of things - block an IP address, an entire network or specific sites from accessing your site, set custom made error pages which shall be displayed rather than server-generated ones in case a visitor encounters some error on the site, direct a domain or a subdomain to another web address, create a password-protected area plus much more. With an .htaccess file, you shall have more effective control over your web presence.
.htaccess Generator in Website Hosting
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.htaccess Generator in Semi-dedicated Servers
The semi-dedicated plans which we offer come with a powerful, but easy-to-use .htaccess generator tool, which will give you the chance to use this kind of a file for any purpose even if you're not too experienced. The tool is included in the Hepsia Control Panel and has the same intuitive interface. If you'd like to use any of the options which could be enabled with an .htaccess file, you just need to check the box next to it in the list which you'll find when you open the tool. You may also pick in which directory of your account the file shall be created and you will be good to go. An .htaccess file can be used to set a PHP version for a specific Internet site which is different from the version which the account itself takes advantage of. Should you have any troubles, we have thorough help articles and instructional videos that will demonstrate first-hand how to activate any option which is available within the tool.