.htaccess Files Not Working using Apache

[SaturnX]

Hey all,

I'm trying implement some mod_rewrites and blocking bad bots on my site, although I'm continually getting Internal Server 500 Errors.

Even with a REALLY simple .htaccess file, I'll get a 500 Error, so I obviously know that it has to be something with my Apache config files.

Also in my httpd error log, the following is listed beside my failed attempt:

"RewriteEngine not allowed here."

I know that this is going to be something with my .conf files, but I'm not sure what settings and directives need to be set.

And, yes, mod_rewrite is being loaded with Apache.

Thanks for any help!

--Mark

 

[kamper]

I think AllowOverride is something that should help.

 

[SaturnX]

Yeah, I just noticed that, it was AllowOverride that wasn't set up right.

Thanks, it's all working!

Now to get my redirects done right!

--Mark