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How to Protect Your htaccess File

How to Protect Your htaccess File

Keep your htaccess file secure

To protect your htaccess file from unauthorized access or modification, it's important to keep it in a secure location. This can be achieved by setting proper permissions on the file and storing it outside the web root directory.

 

You can prevent unauthorized access to your htaccess file by adding this rule to the file:

# .htaccess protection

order allow, deny
deny from all
satisfy all

By following these tips, you can effectively protect your htaccess file and maintain the security and functionality of your Linux-based website.

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