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# Reset the EnforceStrictURLPattern flag

The `EnforceStrictURLPattern` flag is provided for backward compatibility with WebLogic Server version 8.1.When this flag is checked WebLogic Server enforces the use of the " / " character as the default representation of an entire Web application in the security container. This is the standard J2EE syntax and is consistent with the syntax used by the Servlet container. In version 8.1 the security container used " /* " as the default representation of an entire Web application. If you want your applications to continue to use " /* " in this context you must change the value of `EnforceStrictURLPattern` to "false" (unchecked). When set to false, the security container recognizes " /* " as the equivalent of " / " , thereby ensuring consistency with the Servlet container.

To reset `EnforceStrictURLPattern`:

1. If you have not already done so, in the Change Center of the Administration Console, click Lock & Edit (see Use the Change Center).
2. In the left panel of the Administration Console, select the WebLogic Server domain (for example, mydomain)
3. Expand Security > General and select Advanced.
4. If applicable, change the value of Enforce Strict URL Pattern.
   - When selected (checked) WebLogic Server enforces the use of " / " to represent an entire Web application.
   - When deselected (unchecked) WebLogic Server interprets "/* " as the equivalent of " / " to represent an entire Web application.
5. Click Save.
6. To activate these changes, in the Change Center of the Administration Console, click Activate Changes.
   Not all changes take effect immediately—some require a restart (see Use the Change Center).