Default .htaccess file for WordPress

The .htaccess file is commonly used in WordPress to control the way the server behaves. By default, WordPress uses .htaccess to handle permalink structures and other server configurations. Below is a basic example of a typical default .htaccess file for a WordPress installation:

Explanation:

• <IfModule mod_rewrite.c>: This checks if the mod_rewrite module is available in Apache. If it's enabled, the rewrite rules within the block will be executed.
• RewriteEngine On: Enables the rewrite engine.
• RewriteBase /: Sets the base URL for the rewrites.
• RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L]: If the request is for index.php, no rewrite is performed.
• RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f: If the requested file does not exist...
• RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d: And if the requested directory does not exist...
• RewriteRule . /index.php [L]: All other requests are rewritten to index.php for WordPress to handle internally.

Customizations:

• If you're using pretty permalinks, this default .htaccess should suffice. However, if you have specific needs like custom redirects, caching rules, or security enhancements, you can add custom directives below the # END WordPress line to prevent WordPress from overwriting them.

Important:

• The .htaccess file should be placed in the root directory of your WordPress installation (the same directory that contains wp-config.php).
• Be cautious when editing the .htaccess file. A syntax error can lead to your website becoming inaccessible. Always back up the file before making changes.

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