How can you check if mod rewrite is enabled?

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Many problems with search engine optimization (SEO) arise from the fact that a host has not enabled mod_rewrite on the server.

1. Enable SEO in your administrator! (administrator > SEO > Enable > Save)

2. Rename your htaccess.txt to .htaccess, or use your existing .htaccess file.

3. Place ONLY the following lines in your .htaccess file.

     Options +FollowSymLinks
     Redirect /joomla.html http://www.joomla.org

4. Point your browser to: http://www.mysite.com/joomla.html

(Replace 'mysite.com' with your site's actual URL.)

5. If you are redirected to www.joomla.org, mod_rewrite is working. If you get an error, mod_rewrite is not working.

6. Note: if your site is located in a sub-domain, for example "test" you need to modify .htaccess as follows:

     Options +FollowSymLinks
     Redirect /test/joomla.html http://www.joomla.org
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