CodeIgniter项目.htaccess部署问题：本地正常服务器失效

Hey there! Let's figure out why your .htaccess works locally but fails to hide index.php on your server at sindangasih-server.com/receiving. The root issue is almost always misconfigured paths for your subdirectory setup—here's how to fix it step by step:

1. Update Your .htaccess File #

Your current RewriteBase / points to the server's root, but your project lives in the /receiving subdirectory. Adjust the rules to match your project's actual path:

RewriteEngine On
# Point directly to your project's subdirectory
RewriteBase /receiving/
# Skip routing for existing files/directories
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
# Route all other requests to index.php (removed leading slash to fit subdir structure)
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ index.php?/$1 [L]

2. Tweak CodeIgniter's Config Settings #

Make sure your application/config/config.php aligns with your server setup:

// Set the full base URL including the subdirectory
$config['base_url'] = 'https://sindangasih-server.com/receiving/';
// Empty this value to remove index.php from URLs
$config['index_page'] = '';

3. Verify Server Environment Requirements #

If the above changes don't resolve the issue, check these server-side settings:

• Enable mod_rewrite: Confirm Apache's mod_rewrite module is active. You can check this via your hosting control panel (like cPanel's "Apache Modules" section) or by creating a phpinfo.php file and searching for "mod_rewrite".
• Allow .htaccess Overrides: Your server's Apache config (httpd.conf or virtual host file) needs AllowOverride All set for the /receiving directory. Without this, the server will ignore your .htaccess rules entirely.
• Check File Permissions: Ensure your .htaccess file has correct permissions (usually 644) so the server can read it.

Quick Test to Confirm .htaccess is Active #

To check if your server is even reading the .htaccess file, add this line temporarily at the top:

Deny from all

If you get a 403 Forbidden error when visiting your site, that means .htaccess is active. If not, you'll need to reach out to your hosting provider to fix the server configuration.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Ifadak