.htaccess file for root directory needed

I have accidentally deleted the .htaccess file that goes in the root directory of the site.( same folder as ipn_main_handler.php and page_not_found.php)

Can someone please post the code here or if its unsafe , please PM it to me.

Fast help appreciated.

Zen Cart DOES NOT have, supply, nor need a .htaccess for the root of the site.
If you want to add one for yourself, feel free.
But Zen Cart doesn't need one. That's why there isn't one in the distribution files for Zen Cart.

Got it.

Should I create one as mentioned here and upload it?

https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=398

I am on a linux server running 1.3.8a

That depends: are you encountering hacker activity?

And, why are you running an old version of Zen Cart that's vulnerable to hackers?

I was hacked 6 months ago and it was a mess.

At the present time, I have installed all other patches and fixes that you have mentioned in this permanent post.

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131115

I am a little bit uncomfortable to upgrade to 1.3.9e myself. I have solicited some paid help and hopefully it will be upgraded soon. Also, I am running my store on a template, and not sure if that template will work with zc1.3.9, and other 20 mods that I have installed. So I guess in a way i am also waiting until all those mods are revised.