.htaccess default from PrestaShop

The .htaccess file is a configuration file used on Apache-based web servers. It is used to control and configure the behavior of a website.

 

The .htaccess file has multiple functions and allows you to customize a website’s configuration in a specific way. Some of its main functions are:

1. Redirects: You can redirect URLs from one page to another, which is useful when you change your website structure or want to redirect from an old version to a new one.
2. Directory protection: You can restrict access to certain directories by specifying username and password permissions.
3. Error customization: You can customize the error pages displayed when an error occurs on your website, such as the 404 error.
4. Cache control: You can configure your website’s cache to improve page load time and reduce server load.

Example of default .htaccess code for PrestaShop

The code shown below is the default .htaccess file generated during a new PrestaShop installation:

# Enable URL rewrite engine

RewriteEngine On

# Set base directory

RewriteBase /

# Redirect to HTTPS

RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off

RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

# Prevent direct access to files

RewriteRule ^config/(.*)\.php$ - [R=404,L,NC]

# Block access to certain directories

RewriteRule ^(?:admin|bin|cache|classes|config|controllers|docs|localization|log|override|pdf|src|tests|tools|translations|upload|var)/ - [F,L]

# Redirect SEO-friendly URLs

RewriteRule ^(.*)\.html$ /index.php?controller=$1 [QSA,L]

# Redirect traffic to index.php

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d

RewriteRule . /index.php [L]





Remember that this is an example of a default .htaccess file for a new PrestaShop installation. You can customize it according to your specific needs and requirements.

The .htaccess file mentioned refers to the default configuration of the .htaccess file in PrestaShop 1.7. This configuration is valid and applies to PrestaShop 1.7.x versions.

If you need help verifying which version of PrestaShop you are using, you can easily check it from the PrestaShop administration panel. Simply go to the "Advanced Parameters" section in the side menu and click on "Information". There you will find the "Store Information" section, which displays the PrestaShop version you are using.

For more information, you can contact us.

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