.htaccess (hypertext access) is the default name of directory-level configuration files. A .htaccess file is placed in a particular directory, and the directives in the .htaccess file apply to that directory, and all subdirectories thereof. It provides the ability to customize configuration for requests to the particular directory. The file name starts with a dot because dot-files are by convention hidden files on Unix-like operating systems.
Use a standard text editor and rename the extention to htaccess.
There is no file name as such
Suggested .htaccess file contents that will:
1. Automaticall redirect users to "www.yourdomain.com" if the enter "yourdomain.com"
2.allow your own custom error pages to be displayed
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RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^exelwebs.com [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://www.exelwebs.com/$1 [L,R=301]
ErrorDocument 404 /404.shtml
ErrorDocument 206 /206.shtml
ErrorDocument 302 /302.shtml
ErrorDocument 403 /403.shtml
ErrorDocument 500 /500.shtml
SecFilterEngine Off
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