.htaccess search optimization in cPanel & WHM version 66

dcusimano

• August 31, 2017 11:44

When I logged into WHM 66.0.17, the feature showcase showed: .htaccess Optimization The .htaccess Optimization feature reduces the paths Apache will check for ".htaccess" files to the user"s home directory, which can significantly boost server performance. The

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  cPanelMichael

  • September 01, 2017 14:37

  Hello,

  Exactly what directories are searched with the feature enabled?

  
  For the recommended "Search "Home Directory" and below" option, the .htaccess files in your account's subdirectories are recursively searched in the /home/$username/ directory. EX: /home/$username/.htaccess > works /home/$username/public_html/.htaccess > works /home/$username/public_html/123/.htaccess > works /home/$username/public_html/123/456/.htaccess > works

  Exactly what directories are searched with the featured disabled?

  
  If you enable the "Use "Document Root" and below" option, the .htaccess files in your account's subdirectories are recursively searched in the /home/$username/public_html (or whatever is configured as the document root for the domain name) directory. EX: /home/$username/.htaccess > doesn't work /home/$username/public_html/.htaccess > works /home/$username/public_html/123/.htaccess > works /home/$username/public_html/123/456/.htaccess > works

  These descriptions appear to be inconsistent. The showcase says only the user's home directory is searched, yet the release notes say the home directory *and* its subdirectories. Which is it?

  
  Both descriptions are correct, however we updated the release notes to further clarify that it includes the account's home directory and it's subdirectories.

  Also, the release notes say "This decreases the number of locations to search..." So were there some directories outside of the user's home directory (and its subdirectories) that were searched before? If not, then how is there a decrease?

  
  Yes, previously the default configuration was to search for .htaccess files outside of the account's home directory as well. EX: /.htaccess /home/.htaccess

  How can this feature be enabled/disabled later (outside of the showcase)?

  
  This feature is controlled with the "Optimize .htaccess (AllowOverride)" option in "WHM >> Apache Configuration >> Global Configuration". Let us know if you have any additional questions. Thank you.

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