Question
How to keep .htaccess rules after switching PHP handler from Apache to nginx?
Answer
Prior to switching to nginx:
- Log in to Plesk as admin user
- Install htaccess-to-nginx converter extension: How to install Plesk extension
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Go to Domains > example.com > Apache & nginx Settings > Additional nginx directives and click a link as below:
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Insert the content of
.htaccess
file and press Convert to nginx button - 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.