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RewriteEngine On

# Pass the Authorization header
RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}]

RewriteBase /

# Don't rewrite index.php
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L]

# Redirect non-existent files or directories to index.php
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
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How to Recover or Recreate the .htaccess File

If your .htaccess file is corrupted, you can safely recreate it by following these steps:

Step 1: Log in to Your Hosting Account

Use Prabhu Host’s cPanel or an FTP client (like FileZilla) to access your website’s root directory — typically called public_html.

Step 2: Locate and Delete the Current .htaccess File

• Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation.

• Look for .htaccess. If it's not visible, enable "Show Hidden Files" in your file manager.

• Download a backup, then delete the corrupted file.

Step 3: Recreate .htaccess via WordPress Dashboard

WordPress can regenerate the .htaccess file automatically:

• Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.

• Go to Settings > Permalinks.

• Without making changes, click "Save Changes".

• WordPress will now generate a new, default .htaccess file.

Alternative: Manually Create a New .htaccess File

If you can't access the dashboard, manually recreate the .htaccess file:

1. Open a plain text editor (e.g., Notepad).

2. Paste the default .htaccess code (provided above).

3. Save the file as .htaccess.

4. Upload it to your site's root directory using cPanel or FTP.