WordPress .htaccess: Thats what the file is for

.htaccess files are not only available for WordPress, but for optimal performance of many programs on one computer. In WordPress in particular, various settings can be made for the purposeful use of the content management system, which is popular worldwide.

• Rules can be defined in the WordPress htaccess.
• When calling up the domain, it can be automatically forwarded to another website if this is set up in the WordPress htaccess - for example from unsecured http pages to confidential https domains.
• Malicious IP addresses can be blacklisted so that only limited access is possible or completely prevented by entering it in the WordPress htaccess.
• Upload restrictions for WordPress can be removed, so that even large videos can be uploaded to your own site. (Caution: Large files have a negative effect on the loading time!)

If you want to take a look at the WordPress htaccess or edit the content according to your own wishes or ideas, you can access the WordPress configuration file via the installed FTP program. Popular FTP tools 2022 are FileZilla, WISE-FTP, Transmit or Cyberduck. There is also WIFI FTP Server for mobile devices (Android & iOS).

• Where can I find the WordPress htaccess? The WordPress htaccess is located in the main WordPress archive, which is also called the root directory . By right-clicking on the configuration file, access rights can be assigned so that the content of the WordPress htaccess can be overwritten.
• Is the WordPress htaccess created automatically? If the file cannot be found in the WordPress folder in the FTP Software , some files may be hidden. Enable the "Show hidden files" option to gain access to the WordPress htaccess and set up your editing rights as described above. It may be that the WordPress htaccess otherwise only offers read access.
• Does the WordPress CMS also work without WordPress htaccess? Instead of wanting to make Wordpress available on the Internet without the configuration file, you should rather exhaust all setting options and make your offers available via WordPress as securely as possible. Fast loading times are essential due to current user behavior! Anyone who does not rely on UX now will clearly be at a disadvantage in the hotly contested market.