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How do I edit a .htaccess file in Joomla?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 7:54 am

Editing a .htaccess file in Joomla can be a bit confusing, as there are a few different ways to do it.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the different methods, and provide a conclusion at the end.

Method 1: Open a Notepad Document

The first way to edit a .htaccess file in Joomla is to open it in a text editor, such as Notepad.

In Notepad, you’ll need to open the file in order to access the .htaccess file’s contents.

You can do this by clicking the “Open” button on the notepad toolbar, or by clicking the “File” menu and selecting “Open”.

Once the file is open, you’ll need to scroll down until you see the line that includes your Joomla website’s domain name (in our example, Joomla.com).

Next, you’ll need to open the “Options” menu and select “Extensions”.

On the “Extensions” menu, you’ll see a list of extensions. Click the “Browse” button next to the “Joomla!” extension, and select the .

PRO TIP: Editing a .htaccess file in Joomla can be dangerous and may cause your site to break. Always make a backup of your site before editing any files.

htaccess file that you want to edit.

Now, you’ll need to open the .htaccess file in Notepad.

Once the .htaccess file is open, you’ll need to scroll down until you see the line that includes your Joomla website’s domain name (in our example, Joomla.

com).

Next, you’ll need to open the “Options” menu and select “General”.

On the “General” menu, you’ll see a list of settings. Click the “Access” button next to the “File Include” setting, and select the .

Next, you’ll need to open the “Options” menu and select “Security”.

On the “Security” menu, you’ll see a list of settings. Click the “Edit” button next to the “AllowOverride” setting, and select the .

On the “General” menu.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.