Title: nginx
Last modified: August 31, 2016

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# nginx

 *  Resolved [caramiame](https://wordpress.org/support/users/caramiame/)
 * (@caramiame)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nginx-9/)
 * 1. does this work well with nginx server without apache or does it need a special
   configs added to the nginx.conf? I noticed the php flavor uses rewrite in htacess
   so don’t know if that is what i’m after yet… really like this idea.
 * 2. use wordfence a lot — but found your stuff today including your no fuss bbq–
   do all your related pluginsl play well together or just use one brand or the 
   other to avoid performance issues, bloat? – will anything break due to no htaccess
   file?
 * (haven’t installed wordfence yet on this project – still looking into the .htaccess
   rewrite differences but I thought I read that bbq is good for no htaccess servers
   so installed it to try out – )
 * thanks for any advice and thanks for your helpful blogs – i noticed your pro 
   version is all about your 6g and htaccess so i am unsure if this is the right
   thing for this project.
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 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nginx-9/#post-7155840)
 * 1. The plugin does not use any .htaccess whatsoever. So no nginx either.
 * 2. All of my plugins are aimed at stellar performance and flexibility. No conflicts
   at all.
 * 3. BBQ (free) works great with or without .htaccess rules in place.
 * 4. BBQ Pro is like the free version combined with 5/6G Firewalls. None of my 
   plugins involve any .htaccess whatsoever. They all work fine if you are using.
   htaccess, but none require or conflict with any .htaccess.
 *  Thread Starter [caramiame](https://wordpress.org/support/users/caramiame/)
 * (@caramiame)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nginx-9/#post-7155933)
 * Thanks for quick reply. when I was on your page about the bbq pro I followed 
   the link to your 5/6G firewalls page and under requirements I read this:
 * Before installing 6G, please make sure that your setup meets the requirements:
   
   Apache version 2 or better, .htaccess files enabled on your server, and a link
   to read more about htaccess…
 * I put some htaccess rules in my nginx.conf because my server set up doesn’t use
   htaccess at all — and your excellent code hasn’t conflicted with my current nginx
   configuration.
 * — the way you designed them to function: **htaccess/apache is required for bbq
   pro?** and **htaccess not required for free version of block bad bot or free 
   bbq?**
 *  I really appreciate your time and attention — and your great products.
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nginx-9/#post-7155993)
 * Glad to help. It looks like you were reading the requirements for the 5G/6G Firewalls,
   which do require .htaccess. My plugins, however, do not require .htaccess.
 * Here is a summary of requirements, just to be absolutely 100% clear:
 * – 5G/6G Firewall : these require Apache/.htaccess
    – All of my WP plugins : do
   NOT require any .htaccess whatsoever, only WordPress
 * Again, my plugins are all totally compatible with .htaccess, but none of them
   use/require .htaccess in any way. I hope this is clear, please let me know if
   I can elaborate.
 *  Thread Starter [caramiame](https://wordpress.org/support/users/caramiame/)
 * (@caramiame)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nginx-9/#post-7156003)
 * Oh my gosh! That is fabulous! Thanks so much for making it clear to me. I love
   the idea of the bot getting tricked for a change! I’m very glad to have found
   your plugins and your great resources. . Thanks again so much for your help! 
   ciao!
 *  Plugin Author [Jeff Starr](https://wordpress.org/support/users/specialk/)
 * (@specialk)
 * [10 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/nginx-9/#post-7156006)
 * My pleasure! 🙂

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