Checking Apache mod rewrite

This manual explains how to verify that Apache’s mod_rewrite module is enabled and functioning correctly for your osCommerce 4.x installation.

1) Prepare a test file

Open the root directory of your website (or the admin directory if the pages under Sales Channels tab or the admin page do not load).

Create a file named check_mod_rewrite.php and add the following line:<?php echo "<h1>Mod_rewrite is working well</h1>";

2) Backup the existing .htaccess file

Rename the original .htaccess file to .htaccess_original.

3) Create a new .htaccess file

Create a new .htaccess file in the same directory and add:

RewriteEngine On

RewriteRule ^.*$ check_mod_rewrite.php

4) Test mod_rewrite functionality

Open your website (or the /admin page if that’s where the issue occurs).

• If you see the message “Mod_rewrite is working well”, then mod_rewrite is functioning correctly.
• If you see any other output, mod_rewrite is disabled or incorrectly configured.

5) Restore your original settings

Delete the temporary .htaccess file you created and rename .htaccess_original back to .htaccess.

By completing these steps, you can confirm whether Apache mod_rewrite is active and properly configured on your server.