XF 1.4 Friendly URL issue

[TFroehlichIII]

Hello Everyone,
I'm trying to get my Friendly URLs to work. I have had no luck so far. I have the ".htaccess" file as well as the htaccess.txt file on the server (by default).

I enabled the option for friendly URLs, after that I get an error when trying to access any forums on the site.

I do not know about the mod_rewrite installation. How can I enable the mod_rewrite function on my linux box (sever)?

Is there any info I need about rules as well?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Paul B]

This may help: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/869092/how-to-enable-mod-rewrite-for-apache-2-2

Also, from the help manual:

If, after enabling friendly URLs your XenForo installation does not function correctly, please contact your host to confirm that they have mod_rewrite installed and allow overrides via an .htaccess file.

https://xenforo.com/help/friendly-urls/

 

[TFroehlichIII]

Thank you Brogan, I did find that link when doing some research as well. I will give that I try.

Those rules listed in the solution is accurate as well?

 

[Paul B]

You need to use the XenForo .htaccess file.
Rename htaccess.txt to .htaccess, if one doesn't already exist.

 

[TFroehlichIII]

There is the htaccess.txt as well as .htaccess in the root folder.

 

[Paul B]

If the .htaccess file contents are correct then you need to look at the server configuration posted previously.

 

[TFroehlichIII]

What about the rules?

It won't just work if it's enabled...

 

[Paul B]

I don't really understand what you're asking.

All you need to do is what is explained here: https://xenforo.com/help/friendly-urls/