wpml htaccess change

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Problem:
The client is experiencing an issue where the .htaccess file on their WordPress site changes periodically, causing the site to break. This requires resaving permalinks to fix the issue.
Solution:
We have determined that WPML is not the cause of the .htaccess file changes. It is likely due to third-party functionality. We recommend following the steps outlined on our FAQ page to isolate the cause and identify the culprit. You can find the necessary steps here: https://wpml.org/faq/why-is-htaccess-getting-overwritten-with-the-language-folder-on-my-wpml-website/

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Last updated by dainiusV-2 3 days, 1 hour ago.

Assisted by: Carlos Rojas.

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December 20, 2024 at 9:58 am #16533057
dainiusV-2	Background of the issue: I am experiencing an issue with my WordPress site at hidden link where the .htaccess file changes every week or few weeks, causing the website to break. I have to resave permalinks to make it work again. The working .htaccess part is: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase / RewriteRule ^index.php$ - [L] RewriteRule ^en/wp-login.php /wp-login.php [QSA,L] RewriteRule ^lt/wp-login.php /wp-login.php [QSA,L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /index.php [L] . The not working (changed) .htaccess part is: RewriteEngine On RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}] RewriteBase /en/ RewriteRule ^index.php$ - [L] RewriteRule ^en/wp-login.php /en/wp-login.php [QSA,L] RewriteRule ^lt/wp-login.php /en/wp-login.php [QSA,L] RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d RewriteRule . /en/index.php [L] . Today I have updated all website and WPML plugins. Symptoms: The .htaccess file changes periodically, breaking the website, and requires resaving permalinks to fix. Questions: Why does my .htaccess file change periodically? How can I prevent the .htaccess file from changing and breaking the site?
December 20, 2024 at 10:20 am #16533224
Carlos Rojas Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)	Hello, Thank you for contacting us WPML does not cause this issue but is a third-party functionality. Please read this FAQ page and follow the steps described to isolate the cause of the problem and find the culprit: https://wpml.org/faq/why-is-htaccess-getting-overwritten-with-the-language-folder-on-my-wpml-website/ Regards, Carlos
December 20, 2024 at 10:58 am #16533445
dainiusV-2	Thank you! I'll try this workaround.