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Here is a simple blank (empty) .htaccess file, ready for download.
👉 Read notes below.
Why?
Because .htaccess files by default are hidden on most systems. In some cases it is easier to simply download a blank copy instead of trying to create one manually.
As someone who works a lot with Apache/.htaccess, it’s nice to have a “go-to” place for downloading and sharing a blank/empty .htaccess file.
Notes
- The download is a tiny (376 bytes) ZIP file
- Unzip the download file to get a folder named
/blank-htaccess-file/ - Inside of
/blank-htaccess-file/is a blank.htaccessfile - To view the file, your OS must be configured to display hidden files
- For more details, check out my post on how to create and use .htaccess files
- To learn how to use Apache/
.htaccessto optimize and secure your site, check out my book .htaccess made easy and related free tutorials - For tons of related tutorials and code snippets, check out the Apache and .htaccess archives here at Perishable Press
- If you have any questions or comments, feel free to share in the comments section below, or reach me anytime via my contact form
This content originally appeared on Perishable Press and was authored by Jeff Starr
Jeff Starr | Sciencx (2026-01-12T14:39:03+00:00) Download Blank .htaccess File. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2026/01/12/download-blank-htaccess-file/
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