Hi, I instaleld Joomsef on my linux server with Apache handler.

The install of joomsef created a .htaccess file whitch i renamed because of the 500 error.

After reading the documentaire i copied the content of the htaccess from the documentairy and pasted it into the .htaccess file.

Now i get 404 errors, FAQ told me that that was still due to the wrong htaccess file.

Does anybody know what i'm doing wrong?

I also concluded that the original .htaccess filefrom joomla is a .txt file and the one from joomsef isn't whitch one do i have to use?

Thnx in advance!

Greetings

You do not state your Joomla version, anyeay .htaccess file is a must if you want to run JoomSEF and use all its features.

If you were gettitng 404 (or 500) previously, there is most probably still some problem in the .htaccess file.
Please, go once more through the documentation and make sure all is set correctly.

ARTIO JoomSEF Documentation

Please note the example file in documentation relates to Joomla 1.0.x and in 1.5.x this is a slighly different (and easier).

The easiest way is to let JoomSEF generate the .htaccess file.
If you were getting 500 after that, just try to comment out the line Option +FollowSymLinks. That is mostly cause of this error, as some server may not support this directive.
If even after this your are getting 500 error, then make sure the mod_rewrite is enabled at your server.
If, after this the error changes to 404 make sure to set correct RewriteBase.

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I get 404 errors now. I did used the .htaccess file from the documentation. I use Joomla 1.5, so do i need to use a different .htaccess file? Joomsef did generate a .htaccess file but thats when the 500 errors began. mod_rewrite is enabeled in my global configuration, how can I enable that on my server? How do I need to set Rewritebase? my site is in root, so do i need to use that?

Thnx!

If you use Joomla 1.5 and your site is in root of domain, then:

1. use the .htaccess file provided with Joomla
2. try to comment #Option FollowSymLinks to prevent 500 error if not supported on the server
3. use RewriteBase / or keep it commented
4. have the SEO related settings in Joomla Global Configuration ON (1-2 from the 3 available)
5. if the error lasts, check with your server admin that mod_rewrite is available on your server

It works!

Just the .htaccess from joomla 1.5 was enough, the problem is solved! Thanks for the help!

On every page there is the text: Seo by Artio now... Do i need tot pay if i want that removed? or may i remove it myself?

Thnx again!