How to keep .htaccess rules after switching PHP handler from Apache to nginx

[mahesh]

Question
How to keep .htaccess rules after switching PHP handler from Apache to nginx in Plesk?
Answer
Prior to switching to nginx:

• Log in to Plesk as admin user
• Install htaccess-to-nginx converter extension: How to install Plesk extension
• Go to Domains > example.com > Apache & nginx Settings > Additional nginx directives and click a link as below:

4.Insert the content of .htaccess file and press Convert to nginx button
5.Click OK to save the changes
Note: a featue request to automate htaccess to nginx directives conversion is available here. Feel free to vote for it to be implemented in future Plesk releases.