What is the role of the `.htaccess` file?

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What is the role of the `.htaccess` file?
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`.htaccess` files are used to override server configuration settings on a per-directory basis. They allow you to set permissions, rewrite URLs, and apply other configurations without modifying the main Apache configuration files. A misconfigured `.htaccess` file is a common cause of 'Forbidden' errors.