How to Edit a WordPress.htaccess File

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If you’ve ever had trouble with your WordPress site, you’ll probably be wondering how to edit the htaccess file. While WordPress does generate an htaccess file for you, sometimes it doesn’t, and you’ll have to manually add it. Before uploading it, you should make a backup of your site first. To get started, simply log into your hosting account, go to the public_html folder, and then select Upload.

There are two basic types of htaccess files: the plain and advanced. Both are important. The first one is a simple configuration involving rewriting URLs. The second type of htaccess file enables you to configure redirects, customize error pages, and set up password protection. In the latter case, you can also add a php file with a ‘.htaccess’ extension.

The third method is more advanced and involves modifying the Apache configuration file itself. If you’d like to be able to view the changes you’ve made, you should use the fake Apache module method. Otherwise, you can try the bonus method. In either case, you’ll want to follow these instructions. However, there are some differences. If you’d rather change the WordPress address than make sure it’s visible on the public web, the fake method is the better option.