Fix Apache Serving WordPress from the Wrong Directory

If Apache serves the wrong directory for WordPress, check VirtualHost mapping, DocumentRoot, and rewrite logic before changing WordPress files.

1) Inspect active virtual hosts

sudo apache2ctl -S

Verify expected host points to the correct site config and root path.

2) Confirm DocumentRoot and Directory rules

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-enabled/your-site.conf

Ensure DocumentRoot and matching <Directory> blocks target the same path.

3) Review rewrite and redirect rules

• Avoid conflicting rewrites in both vhost and .htaccess.
• Keep one canonical redirect policy.

4) Test and reload

sudo apache2ctl configtest
sudo systemctl reload apache2

Validation Commands

apachectl -t
curl -I https://www.wordpresshosting.solutions/
sudo tail -n 120 /var/log/apache2/error.log

Further reading: Apache HTTP Server Documentation

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