File Extension Library


.HTACCESS File Extension

  • Category: Web Files
  • Format: Text

What are .HTACCESS files and how to open them?

Can't open .HTACCESS file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .HTACCESS file.

What is a .HTACCESS file extension?

.HTACCESS file extension has been classified as Web Files. The format of .HTACCESS file is Text

.HTACCESS is Apache HTACCESS File

Configuration file used by an Apache Web server that provides instructions for different directories of a website; "htaccess" is short for HTTP access, which is the protocol used for transmitting Web pages.

The .htaccess file can used to perform several important functions such as:

  • Define the index page of a directory (i.e. "index.html" or "index.php")
  • Specify the 404 (Page not found) error page
  • Perform 301 or 302 page redirects
  • Deny access from specific IP address or other websites
  • Restrict access to certain directories and pages
  • Execute MOD_REWRITE instructions
The .htaccess file is always named ".htaccess" and does not include a filename before the dot. It is placed in the root directory of a website and is processed by the Web server each time a Web page is accessed.

The Apache .htaccess Tutorial includes additional information about how and when to use .htaccess files.

List of all softwares that can open the Apache HTACCESS File
Windows
Apache Web Server
Microsoft Notepad
Mac
Apache Web Server
MacRabbit Espresso
MacroMates TextMate
Linux
Apache Web Server

How to fix problems with .HTACCESS files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .HTACCESS files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .HTACCESS file format
  2. You need to check the .HTACCESS file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)