---
title: How to Protect Your htaccess File
description: "You can prevent unauthorized access to your htaccess file by adding this rule to the file: ```markup # .htaccess protection order allow, deny deny from all satisfy all ```"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-protect-your-htaccess-file/"
updated: "2025-01-05"
category: htaccess Tutorials
---

# How to Protect Your htaccess File

You can prevent unauthorized access to your htaccess file by adding this rule to the file:

```markup
# .htaccess protection

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