With an .htaccess file, you will define how the web server that deals with the requests to your websites must act in a variety of situations. This is a text file with directives that are performed when an individual tries to open your site and what happens next depends on the content of the file. For example, you may block a specific IP address from opening the Internet site, therefore the server will decline the visitor’s request, or you can forward your domain to another URL, so the server will direct the visitor to the new web address. Also you can use customized error pages or protect any part of your site with a password, if you place an .htaccess file in the correct folder. Many popular script-driven apps, like Drupal™, Joomla™ and WordPress, use an .htaccess file to operate correctly.

.htaccess Generator in Web Hosting

You could use an .htaccess file for any purpose on our modern cloud platform no matter which Linux web hosting you choose when you sign up. What is more, if you'd like to use one of the features which this kind of a file provides, but you don't have very much experience, you may use our .htaccess generator tool, which will offer you an easy-to-use interface where you can use checkboxes and input only file names or URLs. That way, you can use an .htaccess file even though you may not know the syntax of the directives you have to use in general. With just a few mouse clicks, you will be able to redirect a domain, to choose an alternative homepage for a website, or to even set a different version of PHP for a specific website, which can be different from the version which your web hosting account uses.

.htaccess Generator in Semi-dedicated Hosting

The Linux semi-dedicated hosting that we offer come with an efficient, but easy-to-work-with .htaccess generator tool, which will provide you with the opportunity to use this kind of a file for any purpose even if you're not experienced. The tool is included in the Hepsia CP and has the same intuitive interface. If you'd like to use some of the options which may be activated via an .htaccess file, you just need to check the box next to it within the list which you will find when you open the tool. Also you can choose in which directory of your account the file shall be created and you will be all set. An .htaccess file could also be used to set a PHP version for a certain site which is different from the version that the account itself takes advantage of. In case you have any problems, we have in-depth help articles and instructional videos that will reveal to you first-hand how to activate any option available in the tool.