Follow these steps to set up a permanent redirect for your website using the .htaccess file:

1. Login to your Control Panel or FTP

• Access your website’s control panel or use an FTP client to manage files.

2. Open the File Manager or Connect via FTP

• Navigate to the "File Manager" section in your control panel or establish an FTP connection.

3. Locate the public_html Directory

• Go to your website’s main directory.

4. Edit or Create the .htaccess File

• Open the existing .htaccess file or create a new one if it doesn’t exist.

5. Add the Redirect Code

• Insert the following code to permanently redirect your website:

   # 301 Redirect is permanent. Replace domain.com with your destination domain.
   Redirect 301 / https://domain.com/

6. Save the File

• Save the .htaccess file and refresh your website to see the changes.

Your website will now redirect visitors to the specified domain.