The .htaccess file is a configuration file that assists Apache in operating your website.
In this tutorial, we’ll discuss some useful .htaccess commands that will offer a better experience for you and your website visitors.
The .htaccess file is quite powerful and the incorrect entry could take your website offline in an instant. Before you attempt to make any changes, please follow the best practice and create a backup!
1. ServerSignature Off
ServerSignature Off
This command tells Apache to turn of the ‘Server Signature’. The server signature provides information on the version of Apache that you are running.
It usually appears on an error page:
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