How to remove index.php from middle of URL

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I am using .htaccess redirection rule for removing index.php from URL and it works good when I try to access mysite.com/index.php redirecting me on mysite.com. Redirection rule I use in .htaccess is exactly:

RewriteCond %{THE_REQUEST} ^.*/index.php 
RewriteRule ^(.*)index.php$ http://e-tribina.com/$1 [R=301,L]

But when I try to access URL for ex. mysite.com/index.php/folder/folder1 it still works. It not removing index.php from middle of URL. And my Google webmaster tool showing me duplicate descriptions/keywords for mysite.com/folder and mysite.com/index.php/folder and both links still works.

Any htacces rule to remove index.php from middle of URL and redirect to URL without it?

Using Joomla 2.5.11. btw.

Appriciate any help.

normally you can just rename the included htaccess.txt file with joomla to .htaccess. Then go to the global configuration and check the site tab. On the right the first two items (Search Engine Friendly URLs and Use URL Rewriting) should both be on and you won't see index.php at all. — David Fritsch
– David Fritsch, Commented May 21, 2013 at 4:54

Mike Rockétt · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-20 20:33:47Z

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RewriteRule ^index\.php / [R=301,L]
RewriteRule ^index\.php\/(.+) /$1 [R=301,L]
RewriteRule ^(.+)\/index\.php\/(.+) /$1/$2 [R=301,L]

You have to check the end of a string, not the beginning. Also, in case you have index.php in a sub folder, the third rule will take care of that (provided you have the necessary silent rules for them).

Note: only use R=301 if it works for you. Otherwise, for testing, just use R.

answered May 20, 2013 at 20:33

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Jigar Patel · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-05 07:44:41Z

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First rename htaccess.txt to .htaccess.

then goto global configration and set Use URL rewriting - Yes

then save & check

may this one very help !

answered Jun 5, 2013 at 7:44

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