Create a new htacess file in cpanel

Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a new.htaccess file in cPanel:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a cPanel account and are logged in to it.
2. You have a domain or subdomain for which you want to create a.htaccess file.

Steps:

1. Log in to your cPanel account and navigate to the "Files" section.
2. Click on the "File Manager" icon.
3. In the File Manager, navigate to the directory where you want to create the.htaccess file. For example, if you want to create a.htaccess file for your root directory, click on the "public_html" or "www" directory.
4. Click on the "Create New File" button.
5. In the "Create New File" window, enter the following details:
   • File name:.htaccess (make sure to include the dot at the beginning)
   • File type: Text File
   • Encoding: UTF-8
6. Click the "Create" button to create the new file.
7. Once the file is created, you can edit it by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the file name.
8. In the editor, you can add your desired.htaccess rules. For example, you can add the following code to enable mod_rewrite:

   <IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
   RewriteEngine On
   RewriteBase /
   RewriteRule ^index\.html$ - [L]
   RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME}!-f
   RewriteRule. /index.html [L]
   </IfModule>

9. Save the changes to the.htaccess file.

Tips:

• Make sure to save the.htaccess file in the correct directory. If you're creating a.htaccess file for your root directory, save it in the "public_html" or "www" directory.
• Be careful when editing the.htaccess file, as incorrect rules can cause issues with your website.
• If you're not familiar with.htaccess rules, it's recommended to consult the cPanel documentation or seek help from a web developer.

That's it! You have now created a new.htaccess file in cPanel.