Title: Permalinks problem
Last modified: August 19, 2016

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# Permalinks problem

 *  [dailystv](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dailystv/)
 * (@dailystv)
 * [17 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/permalinks-problem-11/)
 * I had started using the blog with the default permalinks /p=23…
    I would like
   to switch to a “pretty” permalink : month/postname when i switched, i get the
   error:.
 * “Not Found
    The requested URL http:// was not found on this server.”
 * the url that returned this page error was : [http://dailys.tv/blog/2008/10/my-friends-john-mccain/](http://dailys.tv/blog/2008/10/my-friends-john-mccain/)
 * If i switch it back to default, it works again.
 * Is there anyway i can switch, or am i destined to keep the default permalinks.
 * Thanks so much

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 *  [Clayton James](https://wordpress.org/support/users/claytonjames/)
 * (@claytonjames)
 * [17 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/permalinks-problem-11/#post-877856)
 * It should be relatively easy. Read this and see if anything rings a bell, for
   you.
 * [http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Permalinks#Using_.22Pretty.22_permalinks](http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Permalinks#Using_.22Pretty.22_permalinks)
 * Make sure your .htaccess file is writable by WordPress before you update your
   permalinks. (take note of any messages in the dashboard after clicking on “update
   permalinks”) Then change it back when done.
 *  Thread Starter [dailystv](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dailystv/)
 * (@dailystv)
 * [17 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/permalinks-problem-11/#post-877857)
 * not to be a total blockhead, but i am using yahoo hosting and it says you do 
   not have access to the .htaccess file. Is this a dealbreaker? should i be moving
   to godaddy?
 * thanks again! I appreciate your help! (clytonjames)
 *  [Clayton James](https://wordpress.org/support/users/claytonjames/)
 * (@claytonjames)
 * [17 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/permalinks-problem-11/#post-877868)
 * From Yahoo support pages;
 * _“.htaccess (Hypertext Access)
    The name .htaccess refers to the main configuration
   file for Apache, a popular open-source HTTP server. The .htaccess file can be
   used to create custom error pages and web page redirects, set up password protection,
   enable SSI, and more. **Yahoo! does not currently allow you to upload .htaccess
   files to your account**. For other customization options, we recommend the Custom
   Error Pages and password-protection features available in your Web Hosting Control
   Panel.”
 * I read about a work-around for pretty permalinks once, using “index.php” in the
   permalink structure, but I can’t say that I really know if it works or not.
 * Do some research before choosing a new host. I can’t comment on a service I have
   never used, but I sure do read a lot of strong opinions relative to both Yahoo
   _and_ GoDaddy.
 * Hers is one re: Yahoo that might make you chuckle…
 * [http://wordpress.org/support/topic/170408?replies=5](http://wordpress.org/support/topic/170408?replies=5)
 * This might point you toward answers for GoDaddy:
 * [http://wordpress.org/support/topic/141818?replies=3](http://wordpress.org/support/topic/141818?replies=3)
 * I would bet that if you searched this forum for a while using “hosting”, or something
   similar in your keyword search, you could get a good cross-section of general
   opinions in both directions (pros and cons).
 * ..and lastly, here is a great spot right off the “frontpage” to start reading
   about potential hosts for WordPress.
 * [http://wordpress.org/hosting/](http://wordpress.org/hosting/)
 * Research, research, research. I am sure if you don’t find the info you want in
   the forums, you can come right out and ask about a specific host, and some kind
   soul here will let you know about their experience with them.
 * Best wishes!
 * Cj
 *  Thread Starter [dailystv](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dailystv/)
 * (@dailystv)
 * [17 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/permalinks-problem-11/#post-878016)
 * thank you so much cj, you are very kind, and helpful. I am going to take your
   advice. will let you know how it works out!
    thanks again for being so helpful!

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