In computing, .htaccess is a configuration file for use on web servers running the Apache Web Server software. When a .htaccess file is placed in a directory, it affects that directory and all subdirectories. The .htaccess file is placed in the root directory of the website. However, suppose the website is hosted on a server that does not support .htaccess files. In that case, this file can be placed in any directory that allows programmatic execution. Inside the .htacess file is a set of directives configuring the Apache Web Server. The directives enable or disable functionality and features that will affect how content within the website behaves.
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