{"id":10010,"date":"2026-04-27T07:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/?p=10010"},"modified":"2026-04-27T08:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:02:22","slug":"how-to-enable-htaccess-on-agency-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/how-to-enable-htaccess-on-agency-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"How to enable .htaccess on Agency plans"},"content":{"rendered":"

.htaccess<\/code> is a configuration file used by Apache-based web servers to control redirects, access permissions, and advanced WordPress setups. On Hostinger’s Agency Hosting plans, .htaccess<\/code> support is disabled by default<\/strong> to preserve optimal performance — but it can be enabled directly from your website Dashboard whenever needed.<\/p>

Steps to Enable .htaccess Support<\/h2>
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  1. Log in to hPanel<\/strong> at hpanel.hostinger.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Navigate to Websites<\/strong> and click Dashboard<\/strong> next to the website you want to configure.<\/li>\n
  3. Scroll down to the Settings<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n
  4. Locate the .htaccess support<\/strong> toggle.<\/li>\n
  5. Click the toggle to enable<\/strong> it. The toggle will turn purple when active.<\/li>\n
  6. The setting is applied automatically — no additional save step is required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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    What .htaccess Support Enables<\/h2>

    Once enabled, you can use .htaccess<\/code> rules for:<\/p>

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    • URL redirects<\/strong> — set up 301\/302 redirects without modifying server configuration<\/li>\n
    • Access control<\/strong> — restrict or allow access to specific directories or files<\/li>\n
    • Advanced WordPress setups<\/strong> — support for custom permalink structures, security rules, or plugin-specific requirements<\/li>\n
    • Custom error pages<\/strong> — define pages for 404, 403, and other HTTP errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>

      Performance Considerations<\/h2>
      Hostinger’s Agency Hosting uses Hostinger Web Server technology by default. It natively handles most redirect and rewrite use cases more efficiently than .htaccess. For best performance:<\/div>
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      • Keep .htaccess<\/code> disabled unless your specific setup requires it.<\/li>\n
      • If you only need basic redirects, consider using the Redirects<\/strong> tool in hPanel instead.<\/li>\n
      • After enabling .htaccess<\/code> and making your changes, you can always disable it again. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>

        Disabling .htaccess Support<\/h2>

        To turn it off, follow the same steps above and click the toggle again to disable it. The toggle will return to its grey\/inactive state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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