.htaccess

[callumacrae]

Where is .htaccess and can I edit it?

I'm trying to install a MOD for my forum.

Thanks.

 

[TechAsh]

Well it could be anywhere in your public_html folder. But it'll probably be in the same folder as your index.php file. You can edit it using a your normal editor or use cPanel's file manager.

NOTE:
If you are using cPanel's File manager you will have to tick the "Show hidden files" box.

 

[htech]

.htaccess is in every folder. To edit it open it with a plain text editor, such as Notepad

 

[callumacrae]

Sorry, but how do I view hidden files?

I can't see any box.

 

[TechAsh]

When you click on the "File Manager" button in cPanel it should bring up a box in the middle of the screen, in that box there should be the option to "Show hidden files".

You could also use FTP, as that'll show hidden files by default.

 

[callumacrae]

.htaccess is empty.

The MOD says to find:

<Files "common.php">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from All
</Files>

and add some stuff after it.

What should I do?

 

[TechAsh]

I would just add the stuff.

 

[callumacrae]

Thanks, it works fine now.

 

[TechAsh]

Right, I'll close this now then.

*Closed*