Category: Apache Server
Blocking Access to the Most Important WordPress Files, including .htaccess, wp-config.php
Discover the importance of protecting certain files in your web hosting account from hackers (but WordFence is Easier). Learn how to block unauthorized access.
Troubleshooting Delays (several seconds) in PHP or WordPress
Find WordPress or PHP coding errors that take long time, even if the problem is system-level time-outs. PEAR Benchmark to find slow or failing PHP code.
Security from Bad User Agents
Protecting your site by blocking bad “User Agents”. Troubleshoot pages being incorrectly blocked and add exceptions for user agents you want.
Don’t Use HideMyWP
HideMyWP has lousy security suggestions. Don’t use it.
Configuring XAMPP for Multiple Web Sites
Configuring XAMPP for Multiple Web Sites, have a full Apache server on your Windows computer, for web site development. XAMPP configuration with Windows Hosts file.
Example of Error Reporting from Error 403:Permission Denied
Get Web Server Errors reported via email and log file. 404, 403, and some 500 errors.
Testing .htaccess Lines Without Crashing Your Site
Techniques for testing complex regular expressions or strings containing special characters, in Apache .htaccess files.
Server alert you of File Not Found and other Errors
Apache or IIS detailed error reporting, for 404:File Not Found or 403:Forbidden errors. Visitors see minimal information, site administrators get log entries and optionally an email about each error.
