Here is a simple blank (empty) .htaccess file, ready for download.

Download blank .htaccess file Version 1.0 ( ZIP format 376 bytes )

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Why?

Because .htaccess files by default are hidden on most systems. In some cases it is easier to simply download a blank copy instead of trying to create one manually.

As someone who works a lot with Apache/.htaccess, it’s nice to have a “go-to” place for downloading and sharing a blank/empty .htaccess file.

Notes

• The download is a tiny (376 bytes) ZIP file
• Unzip the download file to get a folder named /blank-htaccess-file/
• Inside of /blank-htaccess-file/ is a blank .htaccess file
• To view the file, your OS must be configured to display hidden files
• For more details, check out my post on how to create and use .htaccess files
• To learn how to use Apache/.htaccess to optimize and secure your site, check out my book .htaccess made easy and related free tutorials here at htaccessbook.com
• For tons of related tutorials and code snippets, check out the Apache and .htaccess archives at Perishable Press
• If you have any questions or comments, feel free to share in the comments section below, or reach me anytime via my contact form