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# How to protect your htaccess file?

For security purposes, we recommend you to prevent access to your [.htaccess file](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-the-htaccess-file-and-what-is-it-used-for-1mgswq0/?bust=1784826921560) from unauthorized access.

# Add this code to your .htaccess file:

```
# .htaccess protection

order allow, deny
deny from all
satisfy all
```