There are two common reasons why you might not be able to find the .htaccess file on your WordPress site:
- The file is hidden by your file manager software.
- The file doesn’t exist at all.
Hidden Files
By default, most file managers will hide files that start with a dot, such as .htaccess. To see hidden files, you’ll need to change your file manager’s settings.
In cPanel, you can do this by going to File Manager > Preferences and checking the Show Hidden Files checkbox.
In FileZilla, you can do this by going to Edit > Preferences > Panel and checking the Show Hidden Files checkbox.
Missing File
If you’ve checked your file manager’s settings and you still can’t see the .htaccess file, it’s possible that the file doesn’t exist at all. This can happen if you’ve recently installed WordPress or if you’ve made changes to your WordPress configuration.
To create a new .htaccess file, you can use a text editor or your file manager. The contents of the file will vary depending on your specific needs, but you can start with the following code:
Code snippet
# BEGIN WordPress
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
# END WordPress
Use code with caution.
Once you’ve created the file, upload it to your website’s root directory.
If you’re still having trouble finding or creating the .htaccess file, you can contact your hosting provider for assistance.
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