Rename a directory

[Toca]

Hi,

I'd like to be able to rename a directory using the .htaccess file.

For example, say there's a file as follows:

dir1/hello.html

I'd like it to actually load dir2/hello.html, without the URL changing. The same would apply for all other files in dir1.

Is this possible?

Thanks.

[jdMorgan]

Toca,

Welcome to WebmasterWorld!

Yes, what you need is an internal rewrite, as opposed to an external redirect.

The resources cited in our charter [webmasterworld.com] will get you started in the right direction.

Jim

[Toca]

Thanks. Would this be the right way to tackle it?

RewriteRule ^/dir1(.*)$ /dir2/$1 [R]

[jdMorgan]

Close, but that is an external redirect, because you have included the [R] flag. Also there are two minor problems in the pattern. Try:

RewriteRule [b]^d[/b]ir1[b]/[/b](.*)$ /dir2/$1 [[b]L[/b]]

You'll also likely need to add

Options +FollowSymLinks
RewriteEngine on

ahead of your code.

Jim

[Toca]

I understand, thanks a lot.