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@@ -37,8 +37,11 @@ browsers download the RRD files and allows the user to zoom and move though the
 history using their pointer device.
 
 See [doc/nginx.conf](doc/nginx.conf) for an example configuration for the nginx
-web server. The `.htaccess` file in the top-level directory can serve as a guide
-for Apache configuration.
+web server.
+
+The `.htaccess` file in the top-level directory can serve as a guide for Apache
+configuration. Add `AllowOverride` directive to your virtual host configuration
+to allow `.htaccess` use.
 
 Performance tips
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