1. Check Permissions Make sure the public_html directory and the .htaccess file have the right permissions.

For the public_html directory:

chmod 711 /home/username/public_html This lets the owner read, write, and execute, while others can execute.

For the .htaccess file:

chmod 644 /home/username/public_html/.htaccess This lets the owner read and write, while others can only read.

2. Check Ownership Make sure the right user (the web server user) owns the public_html directory and the .htaccess file.

Run this command to set ownership:

chown username:username /home/username/public_html/.htaccess chown username:username /home/username/public_html Replace username with your account's username.

3. Verify Parent Directory Permissions Make sure all parent directories leading to public_html are executable (permission x) by the web server user.

For example:

chmod 711 /home/username 4. Look Over Your .htaccess File for Grammar Mistakes If the permissions and ownership are right, the .htaccess file might have grammar errors. Take a close look at what's inside to spot any slip-ups.