# Does Vercel support .htaccess files?

**Author:** Sam Ko

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The Vercel platform does **not** support [.htaccess](https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/howto/htaccess.html) files because our [Edge Network](https://vercel.com/docs/edge-network/overview#) does not utilize an [Apache HTTP Server](http://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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