any way to have ftp users view their .htaccess file, they do not not have telnet or ssh access to 'touch' for security reasons.

thanks

Sure thing nelson!

Pico or vi into your Pro FTP configuration file (it should be located at /usr/local/psa/ftpd/etc/proftpd.conf for a Plesk standard install) and add the following line:

ShowDotFiles on


That's all there is to it. Just save that change. No need to restart or anything, it'll take effect on the next FTP session which is opened.

FYI, you may have to tell them to set up whatever FTP client they're using to show hidden files too. Most have that off as a default.

Squire