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Learn how to set up a `subdomain subfolder` as the web root with `.htaccess` for your test applications, ensuring your content displays correctly when accessed.
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How to Make a Nested Folder of a Subdomain Subfolder the Web Root Using .htaccess

Setting up a nested folder for a subdomain can be a bit tricky, especially when configuring it correctly to act as the web root. This is often essential for test applications that need to operate within a structured URL framework. If you're struggling to display content from a specific folder when visiting a subdomain URL, you’re in the right place! In this post, we’ll walk you through how to achieve this with the help of the .htaccess file.

Understanding the Problem

You may have noticed that merely accessing test.example.com/myapp/ does not display the intended content located in the views folder of your application. To put it simply, the goal here is to manipulate URL routing to redirect requests for your subdomain appropriately.

Your Current Attempt

Your existing configuration in the .htaccess file looks something like this:

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While this was a good starting point, it’s not quite hitting the mark, specifically because of the constraints regarding the HTTP_HOST and how the rules are applied.

The Solution: Adjusting Your .htaccess Settings

To make your subdomain operate seamlessly with the folder structure you desire, we need to remove the HTTP_HOST checks and set specific rules for both your site root and the myapp/ directory.

Step 1: Code for Site Root

First, let’s modify the .htaccess in your site root directory. This is crucial for ensuring that any requests that don't already point to the views folder are rerouted properly.

Add the following code to your site root .htaccess:

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Step 2: Code for myapp/.htaccess

Next, navigate to the myapp directory and create or modify the .htaccess file there. This allows the URL rewrites to function correctly as they pertain to the nested views directory.

Include the following rules in the myapp/.htaccess:

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What Each Line Does

RewriteEngine On: This line enables the rewrite engine, allowing mod_rewrite directives to function.

RewriteRule: The syntax here specifies how requests are redirected. In these rules:

The !^myapp/views/ part means that if the request does not start with myapp/views/, it should be redirected to myapp/views%{REQUEST_URI}.

The [L,NC] flags denote that this is the last rule if it matches (L) and that the matching should be case-insensitive (NC).

Testing the Configuration

After making these changes, navigate to test.example.com/myapp/ in your browser again. You should now see the content from the views folder displayed correctly.

Conclusion

Configuring a nested folder of a subdomain subfolder successfully involves a meticulous setup of your .htaccess files. By following the steps outlined above and understanding the role of each directive, you can ensure that your test applications work seamlessly as intended. If you encounter issues, double-check your rewrite rules and ensure there are no conflicting directives elsewhere.

Happy coding! If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to leave a comment below!