what is .htacess file?

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• - The purpose of .htaccess files is to provide a means to configure Apache for users who cannot modify the main configuration file.
  - Directives placed in .htaccess files apply to the directory where you place the file, and all sub-directories, unless disabled in the main configuration.
  - .htaccess files can be used to provide password protection the same way the main configuration files can be used to provide password protection