---
title: Does Vercel support .htaccess files?
description: Information on Vercel's support for .htaccess files.
url: "https://vercel.com/kb/guide/does-vercel-support-htaccess-files"
published: 2025-11-03
last_updated: 2026-08-26
authors: Sam Ko
install_vercel_plugin: npx plugins add vercel/vercel-plugin
---

The Vercel platform does **not** support [.htaccess](https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/howto/htaccess.html) files because Vercel does not use an [Apache HTTP Server](https://httpd.apache.org/).

## Configuration in Vercel

Using a `vercel.json` [configuration file](https://vercel.com/docs/projects/project-configuration), the Vercel platform can provide a high level of configuration that is similar to those found in a [.htaccess](https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/howto/htaccess.html) file.

## Further Assistance

If you cannot find a certain configuration that you wish to use in your Vercel project, please [create a discussion in our Vercel Community](https://community.vercel.com) where members of the community will be able to provide further assistance.

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