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I can't use FTP to upload my .htaccess file!

I can't use FTP to upload my .htaccess file!

To tighten the security, you cannot use FTP to upload your .htaccess file for Linux hosting. You may find the following errors when you upload the file by FTP:

- 553 Prohibited File Name : .htaccess
- Unable to upload one or more files

In order to add/edit/upload your .htaccess file, you can use the methods below.

Method 1: SSH

Login to your control panel, click "Account" and find your SSH Address. It should be in the format of sshxxx.mysite4now.net
Login to your account with any SSH Client such as WINSCP

Host Name : (your SSH Address)
User Name : (your member ID)
Password : (Your control panel password)

You can upload/edit your .htaccess file directly with your SSH Client now.

Method 2: Use our File Manager

Login to your control panel
Click "Site Admin"
Click "File Manager"
The "File Manager" window pops out.

If you don't have a .htaccess file before, right click any folder and choose "new file". Then save the file as .htaccess
If you have a .htaccess file, just simply right click the file and click "edit" (DO NOT USE Html Editor option, otherwise unnecessary code will insert)

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.htaccess, 553 Prohibited File Name