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Having trouble accessing your Laravel public folder in OVH shared hosting? This guide walks you through common pitfalls and solutions.
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Troubleshooting Access to Laravel Public Folder on Shared Hosting

If you're a developer who has recently set up a Laravel application on shared hosting, particularly with OVH, you may have encountered the frustrating issue of accessing the public folder. In this guide, we will explore the problem and provide a practical solution to help you get your Laravel app up and running smoothly.

The Problem: 403 Forbidden Error

After installing your Laravel app, you probably noticed it had the following directory structure:

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In a typical scenario, you would want to access your Laravel application through the www directory, which is publicly accessible. To do this, you created a symbolic link (symlink) that pointed www to your public folder:

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However, when trying to access the site, you were greeted with a disheartening 403 Forbidden error message. This indicates that your server is not allowing access to the resource, which can be incredibly frustrating.

Why the 403 Forbidden Error Occurs

The 403 Forbidden error often results from permission issues or server configuration. In your case, since you are using OVH shared hosting, the root cause is likely due to restrictions in place against accessing a protected folder through symlinks. Many shared hosting providers have security configurations that prevent this, leading to the error you're experiencing.

Solution: Installing Laravel in the www Directory

If symlinks are not permitted in your hosting environment, the most viable solution is to install Laravel directly within the www folder. This approach eliminates the need for symlinks and simplifies your directory structure.

Steps to Install Laravel in www

Move Laravel Files:

Move the contents of your Laravel public folder directly into the www directory.

Ensure you also copy the important Laravel configuration files and directories such as app, routes, etc. to a secure folder outside of www to prevent public access.

Set Up .htaccess:

To prevent direct access to your application’s root files (like the app and storage directories), create an .htaccess file in the www directory with the following directive:

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This configuration will safeguard your Laravel application while still allowing necessary access through the public directory.

Test Your Application:

After making these changes, try accessing your site again. If everything is set up correctly, you should now be able to view your Laravel application without the 403 Forbidden error.

Conclusion

While encountering permissions issues on shared hosting can be discouraging, understanding the limitations of your hosting environment can lead to effective workarounds. By installing Laravel directly in the www folder and using an .htaccess file for security, you can seamlessly run your application without encountering access problems.

If you continue to face difficulties or if you have further questions, don't hesitate to reach out to your hosting provider's support team or consult Laravel's documentation for more in-depth guidance. Happy coding!