.htaccess is a small text file which is placed either directly in a domain folder or inside a subfolder to inform the web server how it should address requests when a website or a folder that is part of it is accessed. A lot of widespread scripts such as Joomla™ and WordPress use an .htaccess file. If you get a considerable amount of fake traffic to your website, for example, you could block the access of certain IP addresses and third-party sites, or you can request the visitor to type in a username and a password to see the content. You can also set up URL forwarding or use custom error pages for your site, prevent other Internet sites from linking to your content directly and from using your account’s traffic quota, etc. An .htaccess file offers you a lot more control over your Internet sites and the way they work.

.htaccess Generator in Cloud Hosting

You can use an .htaccess file for any purpose on our modern cloud platform irrespective of which cloud hosting plan you select when you sign up. Also, if you'd like to use one of the functions that such a file offers, but you don't have a lot of experience, you can use our .htaccess generator tool, which will offer you an easy-to-use interface where you can use checkboxes and enter only file names or URLs. Thus, you are able to take advantage of an .htaccess file even if you do not know the syntax of the directives that you have to use in general. With just a few mouse clicks, you'll be able to redirect a domain, to choose an alternative homepage for a site, or to even set a different version of PHP for a given website, which can be different from the version which your website hosting account uses.

.htaccess Generator in Semi-dedicated Servers

The semi-dedicated servers that we provide come with an efficient, but time and effort saving .htaccess generator tool, which will give you the chance to use this type of a file for any purpose even if you're not too experienced. The tool is included in the Hepsia CP and has the same intuitive interface. If you would like to use some of the options that can be activated with an .htaccess file, you simply need to check the box next to it within the list that you will find when you open the tool. You may also choose in which directory of your account the file shall be created and you'll be all set. An .htaccess file could also be used to set a PHP version for a given Internet site that differs from the version that the account itself uses. If you have any problems, we have comprehensive help articles and educational videos which will explain to you first-hand how to activate any option that is available in the tool.