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.htaccess is a configuration file that can be used for many different purposes. Below are some examples of what it can do.
- Error pages
- Redirects, sending visitors to a specific page
- Password protection
- Blocking IP addresses
Below is an example of code to redirect visitors from one page to another.
Options +FollowSymLinks
RewriteEngine On
Redirect 301 /gammalkatalog https://mittfinaforetag/nykatalog/
When a visitor goes to https://mittfinaforetag.se/gammalkatalog/, they will automatically be redirected to https://mittfinaforetag/nykatalog/.
Below is an example of code to password-protect a website:
The .htaccess file:
AuthType Basic
AuthName "Password Protected Area"
AuthUserFile /passwordlocation/.htpasswd
Require valid-user
The .htpasswd file:
username:YOuR123!Pa5SW0rD361!