| The fact is that there really are some times that you | | | | security, redirection issues, and it also contains the |
| need to change your domain name. Changing domain | | | | answers on how to handle certain errors. Such |
| names is not in fact a rare situation, but is widely | | | | function of the .htaccess file is very necessary in |
| common today. Many people are changing domain | | | | changing domain names for the reason that the |
| names for all kinds of reasons, and along with that, | | | | Apache that it contains is a very common web |
| many people are also encountering problems. | | | | server that helps a smooth and easy process. |
| The process, according to some veterans in the field, | | | | Knowing the facts about those two important tools, |
| is somewhat time-consuming and the potential for | | | | it is therefore important to note that before you do |
| some very costly mistakes is huge. Well, every | | | | anything, you should consider some issues that |
| problem has its own solution, right? So a fairly simple | | | | surround the domain name change. These issues |
| solution and a safe alternative for a smooth and | | | | must be considered for these will help for a |
| seamless switch in domain name changes is made | | | | smoother transition. So according to some experts, |
| possible through the application of the mod_rewrite | | | | the first important move is to check the web host |
| and a .htaccess file. | | | | to make sure that they support the mod_rewrite |
| Now, what is a mod_rewrite and .htaccess file? | | | | module, otherwise the attempt procedure will not |
| According to certain studies, a mod_rewrite as it | | | | work. Then it follows that you must activate your |
| becomes important in changing domain names is an | | | | new domain name. It is just necessary that you |
| Apache module that grants the mode for the | | | | ensure that the file base construction and naming is |
| rewriting of the URL. Many considered this tool for | | | | accurately similar when it was under the old domain |
| domain name changing as transparent to the | | | | name. |
| end-user and thus requires no special software on | | | | After that, you create an .htaccess file. It is |
| the users end. | | | | interesting to know that the .htaccess file can be |
| In one instance of changing a domain name, the user | | | | done with a simple text editor like the notepad, and |
| who applies the mod_rewrite in changing will still see | | | | it should be noted that the file has no tail extension; |
| the old domain name in their browser address bar on | | | | the name should then be just .htaccess. Once done, |
| the first page that they visit, but then will typically be | | | | the syntax should then be inserted. Just be aware |
| seeing the content under the new domain name. By | | | | that when changing domain names, the old domain |
| using the mod_rewrite it will also provide you with a | | | | name will still appear in the browser window but you |
| very user friendly search engine. | | | | are viewing the content of the new domain name. Of |
| On the other hand, the .htaccess file plays a role in | | | | course there are still some rules behind these steps |
| changing domain names as containing particular | | | | for changing domain names, but unfortunately, that is |
| Apache directives for specific requests, including | | | | beyond the scope of this article. |