How do I enable SEF URLs?

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In this tutorial we will enable Search Engine Friendly (SEF) URLs.

In this tutorial we will enable Search Engine Friendly (SEF) URLs.

Begin by navigating to Site >> Global Configuration

Begin by navigating to Site >> Global Configuration

We want to set Search Engine Friendly URLs to Yes

We want to set Search Engine Friendly URLs to Yes

If you are on an Apache server that uses mod_rewrite set this option to Yes, otherwise leave it to No.

If you are on an Apache server that uses mod_rewrite set this option to Yes, otherwise leave it to No.

Then save the changes

Then save the changes

The configuration changes have been made. If you are using Apache with mod_rewrite there is one more step, updating the .htaccess file.

The configuration changes have been made. If you are using Apache with mod_rewrite there is one more step, updating the .htaccess file.

Open the htaccess.txt file.

Open the htaccess.txt file.

If you have Joomla installed in a folder (www.site.com/joomla) you will need to edit the RewriteBase line. It should read RewriteBase /joomla

If you have Joomla installed in a folder (www.site.com/joomla) you will need to edit the RewriteBase line. It should read RewriteBase /joomla

Save the file

Save the file

Then rename htaccess.txt to .htaccess

Then rename htaccess.txt to .htaccess

SEF URLs will now be working on your site

SEF URLs will now be working on your site

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