# .htaccess Simplified - Diagnostic

## Issue
Still getting 500 error when accessing PDFs directly.

## Root Cause Analysis
The `.htaccess` file with `<FilesMatch>` directives may be causing Apache configuration errors.

## Solution Applied
Simplified `.htaccess` to use `AddType` instead of `<FilesMatch>`:

**New .htaccess**:
```apache
# Prevent PHP execution
AddType text/plain .php .phtml .php3 .php4 .php5 .php6 .php7 .phps .pht .phar .inc .hphp .ctp .shtml

# Prevent directory listing
Options -Indexes
```

This approach:
- ✅ Prevents PHP execution (treats .php as text)
- ✅ Prevents directory listing
- ✅ Allows all other files (including PDFs)
- ✅ Simpler syntax (less likely to cause errors)

## What Changed
**File**: `/php/uploads/.htaccess`

**Before**: Complex `<FilesMatch>` rules
**After**: Simple `AddType` rules

## Why This Works Better
- `AddType` is more compatible
- Less likely to cause Apache errors
- Still prevents PHP execution
- Allows PDFs and documents

## Test
Try accessing PDF again:
```
https://eportal.kkcp.gov.bd/php/uploads/notices/1773221718_11_03_2026.pdf
```

Should work now!

## If Still Getting 500 Error
The issue may be:
1. **Apache not reloading** - Try clearing browser cache
2. **Server configuration** - May need to check Apache error logs
3. **File permissions** - Check if files are readable
4. **PHP handler** - May be interfering with file serving

## Next Steps
1. Test PDF download
2. If still 500, check Apache error logs
3. May need to contact hosting provider

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**Status**: Simplified .htaccess applied
**Risk**: Low
**Reversible**: Yes