How to keep .htaccess rules after switching PHP handler from Apache to nginx in Plesk?

Question

How to keep .htaccess rules after switching PHP handler from Apache to nginx?

Answer

Prior to switching to nginx:

1. Log in to Plesk as admin user
2. Install htaccess-to-nginx converter extension: How to install Plesk extension
3. Go to Domains > example.com > Apache & nginx Settings > Additional nginx directives and click a link as below:

   

4. Insert the content of .htaccess file and press Convert to nginx button
5. Click OK to save the changes

Note: a featue request to automate htaccess to nginx directives conversion is available here. Feel free to vote for it to be implemented in future Plesk releases.