Hypertext Access
".htaccess file"
Overview
A configuration file for use on web servers running the Apache Web Server software.
Server Configuration
A file with one or more configuration directives placed in a web site document directory. The directives apply to that directory and all sub-directories.
Uses
Redirects: Setting up 301 redirects.
Security: Blocking specific IP addresses.
Permalinks: Configuring how URLs look.