{"id":3747,"date":"2023-11-21T14:42:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T06:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/?post_type=kb&p=3747"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T03:09:09","slug":"htaccess-rewrites-subfolder","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/kb\/htaccess-rewrites-subfolder","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to htaccess Rewrites for Moving Website Content to a Subfolder"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Managing multiple domains and their associated content can become cumbersome, especially when the content is spread across different folders. This can lead to confusion and make it difficult to maintain a consistent and organized website structure. To address this issue, htaccess rewrites<\/a> offer a powerful solution for moving website content to a subfolder without affecting its appearance or functionality.<\/p>\n

This guide provides a detailed explanation of how to utilize htaccess rewrites to achieve a cleaner and more organized website structure. It outlines the steps involved in moving website content to a subfolder, configuring the necessary settings, and ensuring seamless operation of the website. Additionally, it provides specific instructions for configuring Joomla! 3 and WordPress to work effectively with the new folder structure.<\/span><\/p>\n

By following this guide,<\/span> you can effectively manage your website’s content,<\/span> maintain a clean and organized file structure,<\/span> and enhance the overall user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation to Utilize htaccess Rewrites<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. \n

    Start with a fresh account or create a full backup of your files.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Create a sub-folder in \/public_html and name it after the domain, e.g. example.com.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Move all content of your main domain to the newly created folder.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    If there already is a .htaccess file, move it as well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    htaccess Configuration<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Create a new .htaccess file in \/public_html and paste the following:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      RewriteEngine on\r\nRewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^example.com$ [OR]\r\nRewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www.example.com$\r\nRewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} !^\/example.com\r\nRewriteRule ^(.*)$ example.com\/$1 [L]\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
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      1. \n
        Replace example.com with your actual domain name.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
      2. \n
        Save the file and open the domain in your browser. The website should be displayed correctly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        Updating Website Configuration (Joomla!)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        1. Modify the following line in configuration.php:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          public<\/span> $live_site<\/span> = 'https:\/\/www.example.com\/'<\/span>;\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
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          1. If you use URL Rewriting in Joomla!, edit the following line in the .htaccess file in the sub-folder of your domain:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            RewriteBase \/example.com\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
            Updating Website Configuration (WordPress<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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            1. Modify the following lines in wp-config.php:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              define('WP_HOME'<\/span>,'https:\/\/example.com'<\/span>);\r\ndefine('WP_SITEURL'<\/span>,'https:\/\/example.com'<\/span>);\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
              Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n
              By implementing these steps and making the necessary adjustments,<\/span> you can successfully move your website’s content to a subfolder without affecting its appearance.<\/span> The new folder structure will be more organized and easier to manage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
              Managing multiple domains and their associated content can become cumbersome, especially when the content is spread across different folders. This can lead to confusion and make it difficult to maintain a consistent and organized website structure. To address this issue, htaccess rewrites offer a powerful solution for moving website content to a subfolder without affecting its appearance or functionality. This…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"kbtopic":[1099],"kbtag":[1183],"class_list":["post-3747","kb","type-kb","status-publish","hentry","kbtopic-tutorials","kbtag-htaccess-rewrites"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb\/3747","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3747"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb\/3747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6348,"href":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb\/3747\/revisions\/6348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"kbtopic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kbtopic?post=3747"},{"taxonomy":"kbtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kbtag?post=3747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}