Can I set the .htaccess to show in FTP with plesk, or do I have to set that in Linux?

i think i understand what you mean, ... you can make the .htaccess file in notepad or whatever then upload it via ftp it should work fine

Oh, I see. So, you are saying there is no .htaccess file there by default. You have to make one if you want one.

I thought they were not being shown to FTP but existed hidden in the folder.

FTP will hide .htaccess files -- however, no .htaccess file exists by default.

What's the best way to see a hidden .htaccess file?

Use Putty or your favorite SSH client to go to the folder and then type:

pico -w .htaccess

If there is one, you will see it. If there isn't you can now create one.

(You could also use VI or whatever your favorite command line text editor is rather than pico.)

You can force the server's proFTPd to always display hidden files for users who FTP in.

edit /etc/proftpd.conf

and add the line :

LsDefaultOptions "-a"

(put it under DefaultServer on)


Aloha,
Sam

This didn't work. Do I have to restart?


BTW, I tried uploading an .htaccess file into a 'harmless' folder and it wouldn't show in my FTP client.

You shouldn't have to restart .. I just tried it on my end and it worked ok .. here's the top part of /etc/proftpd.conf


ServerName "ProFTPD"
ServerType inetd
ServerType inetd
DefaultServer on
LsDefaultOptions "-a"


(there's a tab between LsDefaultOptions and "-a")

Sam

Thankyou, konasam!

It worked.

Is there any type of security vulnerability because of this?

Yes, more customers will email you asking what all those files are that begin with a dot (.) and the security of your sanity will be compromised :-)

Sam