Do you allow the use of .htaccess files?

Yes, you can use ".htaccess" files and override all the settings you want. The "AllowOverride All" setting in the main Apache webserver configuration file already set up.

For instructions on how to use a .htaccess file please go to http://www.javascriptkit.com/howto/htaccess.shtml

The .htaccess file is a text file that can be used to adjust Apache server settings for individual directories in your web space.

.htaccess files are commonly used to:

  • Create custom error pages
  • Block traffic from specific IP addresses
  • URL Redirections
  • Change / Add MIME types
  • Change the default page for a web directory
  • Prevent hot-linking of your images Enable Directory Listing
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