Opening an HTACCESS File

The HTACCESS file type is primarily associated with Apache HTTP Server.

HTACCESS	File extension: HTACCESS
	File type:	server access configuration

What is an HTACCESS file

HTACCESS files mostly belong to Apache HTTP Server by Apache. An HTACCESS file contains information which Apache HTTP Server uses to handle HTTP requests to a PHP website. It provides a high-level interface which a developer uses to customize a website's configuration without editing a server machine's settings. Rules defined in an HTACCESS file may define an index page, force HTTPs, prevent hotlinks, redirect requests, point to error pages (e.g. 404), or require password authentication/authorization to grant access to some directories/resources on a website. Developers can edit an HTACCESS file with any plain text editor. Most PHP-compatible web servers and content management systems use an HTACCESS file.

How to open an HTACCESS file

You need a suitable software like Apache HTTP Server to open an HTACCESS file. You need a suitable software like Apache HTTP Server from Apache to open an HTACCESS file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your HTACCESS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HTACCESS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online HTACCESS Text Viewer

Choose your .htaccess file to view

or drag and drop it here

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How to extract texts from HTACCESS files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from HTACCESS file or capture a preview screenshot using our online HTACCESS file viewer:

To do so, click the "Choose your .htaccess file to view" button above.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Because .HTACCESS files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If a web developer or hosting provider sent it, it is likely an Apache HTTP Server access configuration file.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor to inspect the opening lines. You might see:
- Plain text directives like RewriteEngine or AuthType, confirming an Apache config.
- A # symbol, indicating standard text comments.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to edit these settings; try Apache HTTP Server, Notepad++, or VS Code, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file onto this page to detect its format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for HTACCESS File Extension

File classification:

Web (source)

Related files:

php, css, access, zip, rar, htpassw, avro, ftl

Mime type:

text/plain

an htaccess server access configuration is a special file format by Apache and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HTACCESS files

Associate the HTACCESS file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open server access configurations. Because only the current version supports the latest HTACCESS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Apache manufacturer website after an available Apache HTTP Server update.
To make sure that your HTACCESS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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