{"id":55843,"date":"2026-07-28T11:59:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T15:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/?p=55843"},"modified":"2026-07-28T11:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T15:59:16","slug":"how-to-reset-wordpress-htaccess-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/how-to-reset-wordpress-htaccess-file\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset the WordPress .htaccess File"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/howtoresethtaccessfile-1024x538.png\" alt=\"How to reset the WordPress .htaccess file\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <code>.htaccess<\/code> file is a critical Apache configuration file that controls how your WordPress site handles URLs, redirects, and page loading. WordPress relies on a specific default <code>.htaccess<\/code> configuration to function correctly. However, themes and plugins frequently modify this file, which can introduce conflicts, PHP errors, or unexpected site behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resetting the WordPress <code>.htaccess<\/code> file to its default state is one of the fastest ways to isolate and resolve these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-info wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important note on the filename:<\/strong> The file is properly named <code>.htaccess<\/code> (with a leading dot). Files that begin with a dot are hidden by default in most file managers. The leading dot is required\u2014without it, the server will not recognize the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Reset the WordPress .htaccess File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A corrupted or heavily modified <code>.htaccess<\/code> file is a common cause of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Misleading PHP version errors (even when the correct PHP version is selected in MultiPHP Manager)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White screen of death or 500 Internal Server Error<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broken permalinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugin or theme conflicts after installation or updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-info wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example scenario:<\/strong> You install a new theme or plugin and receive an error stating your PHP version is outdated. You check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/how-to-change-the-php-version-your-account-uses\/\">cPanel MultiPHP Manager<\/a> and confirm you are running the latest available version. In many cases, the real problem is a conflict or syntax error inside the <code>.htaccess<\/code> file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resetting the file allows you to start with a clean configuration and systematically reintroduce custom rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Deactivate the Current .htaccess File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alert alert-danger wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Temporarily removing or renaming the <code>.htaccess<\/code> file will take your site offline until a new one is created. Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/using-the-ip-deny-manager\/\">restricting access with the IP Deny Manager<\/a> while troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to Rename (Deactivate) the File in cPanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/cpanel\/how-to-log-into-cpanel\/\">Log in to cPanel<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open <strong>File Manager<\/strong>.<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/01fileManagerIcon.png\" alt=\"cPanel File Manager icon\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the root directory of your WordPress installation (usually <code>public_html<\/code> or a subdirectory).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the <code>.htaccess<\/code> file.<br>If it is not visible, enable the option to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/cpanel\/show-hidden-files-in-file-manager\/\">show hidden files<\/a>.<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/02aWordPressDirectoryWithHtaccessHighlighted.png\" alt=\"WordPress directory with .htaccess file highlighted\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the <code>.htaccess<\/code> file and select <strong>Rename<\/strong>.<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/03rightClickRename.png\" alt=\"Right-click rename menu in File Manager\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rename the file to something descriptive, such as <code>.htaccess-YYYYMMDD.bak<\/code> (example: <code>.htaccess-20260728.bak<\/code>).<br>Using a date makes it easy to identify later.<br><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/04renamedHtaccessFile.png\" alt=\"Renamed .htaccess file\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your original configuration is now safely archived. You can either create a fresh default file or further inspect the old one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For additional File Manager tips, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/cpanel\/using-file-manager-in-cpanel\/\">complete guide to using File Manager in cPanel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Default WordPress .htaccess Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copy and save the following code. This is the standard default configuration generated by WordPress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL.ttf\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16px, 1rem, 24px);font-family:Code-Pro-JetBrains-Mono-NL,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;line-height:clamp(26px, 1.625rem, 39px);--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><pre class=\"shiki github-dark\" style=\"background-color: #24292e\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">BEGIN WordPress<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F97583\">RewriteEngine<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #B392F0\">On<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F97583\">RewriteBase<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> \/<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F97583\">RewriteRule<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DBEDFF\">^index.php$<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">-<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> [L]<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F97583\">RewriteCond<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DBEDFF\">%{REQUEST_FILENAME}<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">!-f<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F97583\">RewriteCond<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DBEDFF\">%{REQUEST_FILENAME}<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">!-d<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F97583\">RewriteRule<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DBEDFF\">.<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #9ECBFF\">\/index.php<\/span><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\"> [L]<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #E1E4E8\">END WordPress<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Manually Create a New Default .htaccess File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>In File Manager, create a new file named exactly <code>.htaccess<\/code> in the same directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the new file for editing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste the default WordPress <code>.htaccess<\/code> code shown above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your site should now load using the clean default rules. Note that any plugins that previously added custom rules will temporarily stop functioning until they are reactivated or their rules are restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Rebuild Custom Rules After Resetting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After creating the default file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reactivate plugins <strong>one at a time<\/strong>. Many plugins automatically rewrite the necessary <code>.htaccess<\/code> rules when activated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After each reactivation, test the site to confirm the original problem does not return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a plugin requires extensive custom rules that were not automatically restored, open the archived <code>.htaccess-YYYYMMDD.bak<\/code> file and carefully copy only the relevant sections into the new <code>.htaccess<\/code> file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This methodical approach makes it easy to identify which plugin (if any) is responsible for the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Restore a Previous .htaccess File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to return to a previous version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Rename the current <code>.htaccess<\/code> file (for example, to <code>.htaccess-current.bak<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rename your archived file (e.g., <code>.htaccess-20260728.bak<\/code>) back to <code>.htaccess<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Check If Resetting .htaccess Does Not Fix the Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the issue persists after resetting the .htaccess file, examine these other common sources of conflicts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/cpanel\/what-is-your-default-php-ini-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">php.ini configuration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/wordpress-troubleshooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wp-config.php file<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always create backups before editing either file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key takeaway<\/strong>: Resetting the WordPress .htaccess file is a low-risk, high-value troubleshooting step. By archiving the original file, creating a clean default version, and methodically restoring rules, you can quickly isolate plugin conflicts and restore normal site operation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The .htaccess file is a critical Apache configuration file that controls how your WordPress site handles URLs, redirects, and page loading. WordPress relies on a specific default .htaccess configuration to function correctly. However, themes and plugins frequently modify this file, which can introduce conflicts, PHP errors, or unexpected site behavior. Resetting the WordPress .htaccess file<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/how-to-reset-wordpress-htaccess-file\/\"> Read More ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56983,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_ayudawp_aiss_exclude":false,"_ayudawp_aiss_summary":"The file is a critical Apache configuration file that controls how your WordPress site handles URLs, redirects, and page loading. If a plugin requires extensive custom rules that were not automatically restored, open the archived file and carefully copy only the relevant sections into the new file. 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