How to check whether mod_rewrite is enable on server?

Question

Currently I am using the hosting with lightspeed server. Hosting says mod_rewrite is enabled but I can't get my script working there. Whenever I try to access the URL, it returns 404 - not found page.

I put the same codes at another server which is running with Apache. It's working over there. So I guess, it's the .htaccess and mod_rewrite issue.

But Hosting support is still insisting with me that their mod_rewrite is on, so I would like to know how can I check whether it's actually enabled or not.

I tried to check with phpinfo(), but no luck, I can't find mod_rewrite there, is it because they are using lightspeed?

Is there any way to check? Please help me out. Thank you.

FYI: my .htaccess code is

Options -Indexes

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
DirectoryIndex index.php
RewriteEngine on

RewriteCond $1 !^(index\.php|assets|robots\.txt|favicon\.ico)
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ ./index.php/$1 [L,QSA]
</IfModule>

I tried like this also

DirectoryIndex index.php
RewriteEngine on

RewriteCond $1 !^(index\.php|assets|robots\.txt|favicon\.ico)
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ ./index.php/$1 [L,QSA]

But same result.

The simplest way to verify whether `mod-rewrite` is enabled is paste some random texts in your htaccess and then visit your site , you will get an internal server error if the module is enabled. Here is a quick `htaccess tutorial for beginners` I wrote a few months ago, https://helponnet.com/2021/04/15/htaccess-tutorial-for-beginers/ hope you will find it helpful. — Amit Verma, Jan 27 '22 at 19:59

score 143 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 08 '16 at 05:16

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from the command line, type

sudo a2enmod rewrite

if the rewrite mode is already enabled, it will tell you so!

answered Jun 08 '16 at 05:16

KawaiKx

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`sudo: a2enmod: command not found` NOT enabled. ... Install via `sudo a2enmod rewrite` and restart server `sudo service apache2 restart`. – Avatar Apr 06 '22 at 09:59
will return "Module rewrite already enabled" if it's ok. – Leandro Bardelli Apr 29 '22 at 01:53

score 115 · Answer 2 · edited Sep 05 '15 at 07:25

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To check if mod_rewrite module is enabled, create a new php file in your root folder of your WAMP server. Enter the following

phpinfo();
Access your created file from your browser.
CtrlF to open a search. Search for 'mod_rewrite'. If it is enabled you see it as 'Loaded Modules'
If not, open httpd.conf (Apache Config file) and look for the following line.

#LoadModule rewrite_module modules/mod_rewrite.so
Remove the pound ('#') sign at the start and save the this file.
Restart your apache server.
Access the same php file in your browser.
Search for 'mod_rewrite' again. You should be able to find it now.

edited Sep 05 '15 at 07:25

Frank N

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answered Jun 05 '12 at 03:50

Fadzly Othman

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I believe phpinfo() reports the _Apache_ Loaded Modules when PHP is itself being run as an Apache module. The OP states that PHP is running on Lightspeed, which has its own mod_rewrite compatible rewrite engine. – MrWhite Jun 13 '12 at 00:59
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For the first step I had to enter: – Greg Noe Nov 17 '16 at 19:53
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Note that this method will not work if you are running PHP as a CGI application (which is the case if `phpinfo()`’s “Server API” field shows “CGI/FastCGI”). `phpinfo()` won’t list the enabled modules. In that case, see [How to check for mod_rewrite on PHP CGI](https://stackoverflow.com/q/18310183/578288). – Rory O'Kane Jan 28 '18 at 04:04

James John McGuire 'Jahmic' · Answer 3 · 2020-07-11T10:33:57.557

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If you are using a virtual hosts configuration file, make sure the virtual host in question has the directive AllowOverride All somewhere like this:

<VirtualHost *:80>
        ...
    <Directory "directory/of/your/.htaccess">
        AllowOverride All
    </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Basically, this states to allow processing of all .htaccess directives.

edited Jul 11 '20 at 10:33

answered Sep 13 '13 at 14:47

James John McGuire 'Jahmic'

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Thanks. I owe you a Budweiser. <3 – Nishant Ghodke Dec 02 '16 at 06:51
what does it mean the `...` in `` ? What shall I put there? the directory where .htaccess is? – João Pimentel Ferreira Jan 06 '18 at 23:32
yes indeed, the ... should mention between quotes "..." the directory where .htaccess is – João Pimentel Ferreira Jan 06 '18 at 23:53
It had. I had the conf file copied from the server, and while I had changed the `ServerName`, I had not changed the directory name, after that and an apache restart it was ok. – D. Dan Aug 27 '18 at 09:21
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RichardIf this answer worked for you and solved your problem you should mark it as correct and award @Jahmic his due. – Sinthia V Jan 13 '19 at 18:50

score 26 · Answer 4 · answered Jan 29 '17 at 14:47

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This works on CentOS:

$ sudo httpd -M |grep rewrite_module

Should output rewrite_module (shared)

answered Jan 29 '17 at 14:47

radtek

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This is the best way to do it on CentOS, assuming you have ssh access. Thanks, @radtek! – John T. Jan 03 '19 at 21:54

score 19 · Answer 5 · answered Oct 13 '14 at 09:06

If apache_get_modules() is not recognized or no info about this module in phpinfo(); try to test mod rewrite by adding those lines in your .htaccess file:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule ^.*$ mod_rewrite.php

And mod_rewrite.php:

<?php echo "Mod_rewrite is activated!"; ?>

Lukas Lukac · Answer 6 · 2013-10-11T13:26:24.013

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console:

<VirtualHost *:80>
        ...
    <Directory ...>
        AllowOverride All
    </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo service apache2 restart

edited Oct 11 '13 at 13:26

answered Oct 11 '13 at 13:21

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I've tried a lot to solve this and then when try this it works for me. I have the last apache and ubuntu now. – Fernando Sanchiz Apr 17 '16 at 18:03

score 16 · Answer 7 · edited Dec 02 '13 at 18:14

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If

in_array('mod_rewrite', apache_get_modules())

returns true then mod-rewrite is enabled.

edited Dec 02 '13 at 18:14

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answered Dec 02 '13 at 17:53

Shivanshu

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Perfect one line solution to check rewrite module enabled or not via PHP codes. – Shakeel Ahmed Jul 02 '17 at 09:25

score 16 · Answer 8 · edited Mar 07 '17 at 11:16

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PHP's perdefined apache_get_modules() function returns a list of enabled modules. To check if mod_rewrite is enabled , you can run the following script on your server :

<?php
print_r(apache_get_modules());
?>

If the above example fails, you can verify mod-rewrite using your .htaccess file.

Create an htaccess file in the document root and add the following rewriteRule :

RewriteEngine on

RewriteRule ^helloWorld/?$ /index.php [NC,L]

Now visit http://example.com/HelloWorld , You will be internally forwarded to /index.php page of your site. Otherwise, if mod-rewrite is disabled , you will get a 500 Internel server error.

Hope this helps.

edited Mar 07 '17 at 11:16

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answered Feb 25 '17 at 04:47

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i use 7.2, apache_get_modules got undefined. Do i have to restart apache2 after editing `.htaccess` ? – Adi Prasetyo Jan 05 '18 at 11:32
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No you don't need to restart your server when using htaccess. – Amit Verma May 25 '20 at 01:54

score 15 · Answer 9 · answered Jan 05 '18 at 11:42

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you can do it on terminal, either:

apachectl -M
apache2ctl -M

taken from 2daygeek

answered Jan 05 '18 at 11:42

Adi Prasetyo

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In Debian 9, it does work but you must be logged in as root or use `sudo` – androsfat May 27 '19 at 19:23

score 10 · Answer 10 · answered Sep 07 '11 at 17:05

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If this code is in your .htaccess file (without the check for mod_rewrite.c)

DirectoryIndex index.php
RewriteEngine on

RewriteCond $1 !^(index\.php|assets|robots\.txt|favicon\.ico)
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ ./index.php/$1 [L,QSA]

and you can visit any page on your site with getting a 500 server error I think it's safe to say mod rewrite is switched on.

answered Sep 07 '11 at 17:05

Clive

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So you can access some pages on the site without a 500 error? That would generally mean if the .htaccess file is being read that mod_rewrite must be switched on. However the .htaccess might not be being read...try writing some nonsense characters at the top of your .htaccess file, this will cause the connection to die with a 500 server error if Apache is actually reading the file. If it is being read, could you give an example of a URL you think should work but doesn't? – Clive Sep 07 '11 at 17:29
the problem is, it's not apache server, it's lightspeed. I never get 500 error, all i get is 404 error. That's why I am doubting that .htaccess is not enable. – knightrider Sep 07 '11 at 17:39
Most likely yes, I'd try putting the nonsense characters in to .htaccess and see if you get the 500 error when you go directly to a non-rewritten page (e.g. index.php). If not, it might be worth posting a new question asking how to enable .htaccess with Lightspeed – Clive Sep 07 '11 at 17:47

score 5 · Answer 11 · answered Jun 05 '12 at 06:35

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You can use php function

      apache_get_modules

and check for mod_rewrite

<pre>
<?php
print_r(apache_get_modules());
?>
</pre>

http://in2.php.net/apache_get_modules

answered Jun 05 '12 at 06:35

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apache_get_modules() will only work if PHP is running as an Apache module. The OP states that PHP is running on Lightspeed. – MrWhite Jun 13 '12 at 00:57

score 5 · Answer 12 · answered Nov 16 '16 at 22:17

If you are in linux system, you can check all enable modules for apache2(in my case) in the following folder:/etc/apache2/mods-available

cd /etc/apache2/mods-available

to type: ll -a
if you want to check the available modules for php (in this case php 7 ) folder /etc/php/7.0/mods-available

cd /etc/php/7.0/mods-available

to type: ll -a

score 5 · Answer 13 · answered Oct 17 '18 at 14:02

I know this question is old but if you can edit your Apache configuration file to AllowOverride All from AllowOverride None

<Directory "${SRVROOT}/htdocs">
    #
    # Possible values for the Options directive are "None", "All",
    # or any combination of:
    #   Indexes Includes FollowSymLinks SymLinksifOwnerMatch ExecCGI MultiViews
    #
    # Note that "MultiViews" must be named *explicitly* --- "Options All"
    # doesn't give it to you.
    #
    # The Options directive is both complicated and important.  Please see
    # http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/mod/core.html#options
    # for more information.
    #
    Options Indexes FollowSymLinks

    #
    # AllowOverride controls what directives may be placed in .htaccess files.
    # It can be "All", "None", or any combination of the keywords:
    #   AllowOverride FileInfo AuthConfig Limit
    #
    AllowOverride All

    #
    # Controls who can get stuff from this server.
    #
    Require all granted
</Directory>

It is a good idea to tell the exact name and when possible the location of the file that need to be changed. It will be helpful for the newcomers. Thanks — MindRoasterMir, Apr 17 '20 at 17:51
It should also be kept in mind that the changes take effect only after you have restated your apache. thanks — MindRoasterMir, Apr 17 '20 at 17:53

score 4 · Answer 14 · answered Oct 11 '16 at 07:23

just make a new page and add this code

 <?php
 if(!function_exists('apache_get_modules') ){ phpinfo(); exit; }
 $res = 'Module Unavailable';
 if(in_array('mod_rewrite',apache_get_modules())) 
 $res = 'Module Available';
?>
<html>
<head>
<title>A mod_rewrite availability check !</title></head>
<body>
<p><?php echo apache_get_version(),"</p><p>mod_rewrite $res"; ?></p>
</body>
</html>

and run this page then find will able to know module is Available or not if not then you can ask to your hosting or if you want to enable it in local machine then check this youtube step by step tutorial related to enable rewrite module in wamp apache https://youtu.be/xIspOX9FuVU?t=1m43s Wamp server icon -> Apache -> Apache Modules and check the rewrite module option

score 4 · Answer 15 · answered Aug 08 '18 at 11:24

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This code worked for me:

if (strpos(shell_exec('/usr/local/apache/bin/apachectl -l'), 'mod_rewrite') !== false) echo "mod_rewrite enabled";
else echo "mod_rewrite disabled";

answered Aug 08 '18 at 11:24

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score 3 · Answer 16 · answered Sep 22 '21 at 11:59

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First you check if the module is installed

apachectl -M

It it does not shows on the list, you must activate it:

a2enmod rewrite

Now, restart your server and test

systemctl restart apache2

answered Sep 22 '21 at 11:59

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score 1 · Answer 17 · answered Jan 06 '18 at 23:40

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You just need to check whether the file is there, by typing

cat /etc/apache2/mods-available/rewrite.load

The result line may not be commented starting with #

answered Jan 06 '18 at 23:40

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score 1 · Answer 18 · answered Feb 07 '23 at 00:45

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Simply create a php file in root and add following code

<?php
if (in_array('mod_rewrite', apache_get_modules())) {
    echo "mod_rewrite is enabled";
} else {
    echo "mod_rewrite is not enabled";
}

answered Feb 07 '23 at 00:45

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score 0 · Answer 19 · answered Jan 21 '18 at 19:07

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I was having the exact problem, I solved it by clicking custom structure, then adding /index.php/%postname%/ and it works

Hope this saves someone the stress that I went through finding what the heck was wrong with it.

answered Jan 21 '18 at 19:07

Kyle S

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