How to Fix Hostinger 404 Not Found on Subpages (LiteSpeed .htaccess Configuration)
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Publisher ID: ca-pub-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (Configured in config.php)Because Hostinger uses high-performance LiteSpeed Web Servers, missing or corrupted .htaccess files in public_html cause subpages to return 404 errors while the homepage functions.
✔ Rapid Direct Solution
Log in to Hostinger hPanel -> File Manager -> public_html. Verify that ".htaccess" exists. If missing, create a new file named ".htaccess" and paste the clean URL front-controller rewrite rules. Set permissions to 644.
📋 Guide Table of Contents
1. Problem Diagnosis & Symptoms
Requests for clean routes like /about or /slug fail when LiteSpeed cannot find rewrite instructions.
2. Primary Root Causes
- Cause: Accidental deletion of .htaccess during file upload.
3. Step-by-Step Diagnostic Fixes
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Deploy Clean URL .htaccess in public_html
Add standard rewrite rules:
APACHECONF
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ index.php?route=$1 [L,QSA]
</IfModule>4. How to Verify the Resolution
- Navigate to any subpage like /about; confirm it renders without 404.
5. Diagnostic Troubleshooting Matrix
| Symptom Observed | Root Cause | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| 404 on all clean URLs | .htaccess missing in public_html | Create .htaccess and add rewrite rules |
6. Critical Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Placing .htaccess inside a subdirectory instead of public_html.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Does LiteSpeed support standard Apache .htaccess directives?
Yes, LiteSpeed is 100% compatible with Apache mod_rewrite directives.
Official Technical References
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