apache2.conf – AllowOverrides

  • Good evening –

    I’ve seen numerous references to a requirement to changing one of the “AllowOverride” parameters in the apache2.conf file from “NONE” to “ALL” in order for permalinks to work.

    Two of my sites on Digitalocean Ubuntu droplets have not had this change – and permalinks work just fine.

    Was this fixed somewhere? If so – is there a convenient place to review such updates?

    Many thanks!

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  • Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

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    It depends on how the distribution you’re using sets its defaults for Apache.

    Thread Starter jgstroup

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    To be helpful, it would be necessary to know which distributions, and which Apache defaults. It’s not helpful to be directed to change a configuration file if there’s no reason to do so. In fact, to the best of my ability, I try to understand why any change I make is necessary.

    As I recall, the issue pertains to Debian distributions and it’s derivatives.

    I’m using Ubuntu – which is a Debian derivative. And I believe I’m using the latest stable release. Can you suggest a way to determine that this update is not required?

    Many thanks!

    Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

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    >> . Can you suggest a way to determine that this update is not required?<

    If the site works, back away slowly and go “cool”. ??

    Thread Starter jgstroup

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    That’s pretty funny – but so not helpful.

    Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

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    If your site is working, then this is moot. I’m not trying (well, OK, i was) to be funny, just offer sound advice. There are too many variables to deal with here and this is WordPress support, not Linux support. It’s probably best to take this to a forum/mailing list for your distro.

    Thread Starter jgstroup

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    If you google this specific issue, you’ll find it’s not isolated to any particular distribution – just ones in the Debian family. You’ll find dozens of hits – so it’s clear it was an issue in the past. If it’s not any longer, it’s time to update the tribal knowledge on the topic.

    There’s no shame in admitting “I don’t know.”

    But its no benefit to anyone to respond “no one needs to know.”

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