Can't make .htaccess hide myu destination URL - HELP ?

[taylormade]

I need to mask the destination URL in a re-direct.

Here's what to type in: tools.academicmanagement.com
Here's where its going: sugar.academicmanagement.com/sugarpro

Here's the .htaccess code:

RewriteEngine on|
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^tools.academicmanagement.com$ [OR]
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www.tools.academicmanagement.com$
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ "http\:\/\/sugar\.academicmanagement\.com\/sugarpro" [R=301,L]

The destination URL still shows in the address bar when landing on the page.

How can I have it still say: tools.academicmanagement.com

[linFox]

mod_rewrite doesn't mask URLs across domains (in this case, subdomains). Any redirects to different domains will change the destination URL.

Also, by the way, the redirect code being used, 301 (Permanently Moved) forces a URL change as well. Any rules using a 301 redirect will change the URL client-side.

[vinny]

So how can I mask thenexuspoint.com/nexusforums/files.php so it will be forums.thenexuspoint.com/files.php?

[RDM]

Create a sub-domain in cPanel to point to that directory

[vinny]

Create a sub-domain in cPanel to point to that directory

That doesn't mask the URL. If I go to forums.thenexuspoint.com, it shows up as thenexuspoint.com/nexusforums. I want it to always show forums.thenexuspoint.com in the URL bar.

[RDM]

It may take a while for the domain to propagate correctly or you've got something in your .htaccess file that is redirecting it.

[vinny]

It may take a while for the domain to propagate correctly or you've got something in your .htaccess file that is redirecting it.

I've added the subdomain over a week ago, it doesn't mask at all.

[RDM]

What's in your .htaccess file?

[vinny]

What's in your .htaccess file?


# Use PHP5CGI as default
AddHandler fcgid-script .php


That's it

[Falcon1986]

See if this works. Try appending your .htaccess file with the following:


RewriteEngine on
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^(www\.)?thenexuspoint\.com$
RewriteRule ^nexusforums/(.*) http://forums.thenexuspoint.com/$1 [R=301,L]

[vinny]

See if this works. Try appending your .htaccess file with the following:


RewriteEngine on
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^(www\.)?thenexuspoint\.com$
RewriteRule ^nexusforums/(.*) http://forums.thenexuspoint.com/$1 [R=301,L]

How long do I have to wait before this works?

And .htaccess in root directory?

[Falcon1986]

It should be immediate. And yes, you are editing the .htaccess file in the public_html directory.

[vinny]

It should be immediate. And yes, you are editing the .htaccess file in the public_html directory.

Nope. forums.thenexuspoint.com still shows up thenexuspoint.com/nexusforums

[RDM]

Contact hostmonster support. Obviously there is a problem that only they can solve.

[Falcon1986]

Is this a true subdomain in the first place? I have heard about "virtual subdomains", but I'm not sure if that would be what you are trying to set up in this situation.

I agree with RDM; contact HM Support and see what they have to say.

[vinny]

Is this a true subdomain in the first place? I have heard about "virtual subdomains", but I'm not sure if that would be what you are trying to set up in this situation.

I agree with RDM; contact HM Support and see what they have to say.

I guess I'd have to ask for your definition of "true subdomain"

[Falcon1986]

By "true subdomain" I am asking whether you first created the subdomain through the cPanel wizard, installed your forum and configured it to run under a subdomain, instead of just installing it in sub-directory first then trying to force it to look like a subdomain afterward.

It has been a while since I have used phpBB, but there should be instructions for installing it under a subdomain which would take care of this problem you are having.

If you are still trying to pursue an .htaccess mod you can try visiting the Mod_Rewrite Forums (http://forum.modrewrite.com/) and placing a request for there.