Finding and editing .htaccess

Working with .htaccess

The .htaccess file controls server behaviour for your website.

Finding .htaccess

1. Open File Manager
2. Navigate to public_html
3. Click Settings (top right)
4. Tick Show Hidden Files (dotfiles)
5. Click Save
6. You should now see .htaccess

Editing .htaccess

1. Right-click .htaccess
2. Select Edit
3. Make your changes
4. Click Save Changes

Common .htaccess Uses

Redirect HTTP to HTTPS

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

Redirect www to non-www

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www\.(.*)$ [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%1/$1 [R=301,L]

Custom Error Pages

ErrorDocument 404 /404.html
ErrorDocument 500 /500.html

If Your Site Breaks

1. Rename .htaccess to .htaccess_backup
2. Test if site works
3. If yes, review your changes
4. Fix and rename back