Description #
CompressX works seamlessly with most Apache servers. If you get a rewrite rules error, follow these steps to ensure the CompressX plugin functions properly:
How to Configure Apache .htaccess #
1. Connect to Apache #
Establish an SSH connection to your website. You can do that using an SSH client like PuTTY.
2. Access Configuration Directory #
Use the following command to open the Apache configuration directory for your website. Make sure to replace example.com with your own domain:
nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/example.com.conf
3. Set AllowOverride to All #
Locate the line containing <Directory /var/www/>
within the configuration file.
Find the directive AllowOverride None
within this section.
Set AllowOverride None
to AllowOverride All
.

4. Save and Close the File #
Once you’ve made the change, save and exit the file using these key combinations:
- Press
Ctrl
+X
to exit the editor. - Type
y
and pressEnter
to confirm saving changes.
5. Restart Apache Server #
Execute this command to restart the Apache service:
service apache2 restart
Done. CompressX should now be working properly on your Apache server.
If you have any issues or questions, please feel free to contact us.