.htaccess Generator

Generate Apache .htaccess files visually — validated, explained, and safe.

Always backup your current .htaccess before replacing. Test on staging/development first. A misconfigured .htaccess can take your site offline.

Import Existing .htaccess

Test URL Against Rules

Enter a URL and click Test

.htaccess Output

# Click "Generate .htaccess" to see output

How to Use .htaccess Generator

① Select the rules you need (redirects, HTTPS, caching, etc.) ② Configure options ③ Preview the .htaccess code ④ Copy or download

About .htaccess Generator

.htaccess Generator is a free online tool that creates Apache .htaccess configuration files visually. Build redirect rules, force HTTPS, set security headers, enable compression, configure caching, and more — all through an intuitive interface without memorizing Apache directives. The .htaccess file is a powerful Apache configuration file that controls URL rewriting, redirects, security headers, caching policies, access control, and many other server behaviors. Writing .htaccess rules manually is error-prone — a single syntax mistake can take your entire site offline. The tool covers the most common .htaccess use cases: HTTP to HTTPS redirect, www to non-www (or vice versa), custom error pages, browser caching for static assets, GZIP compression, security headers (X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, CSP), hotlink protection, and IP blocking. Everything runs entirely in your browser. There are no usage limits and no account required. Common use cases include setting up HTTPS redirects for new SSL certificates, configuring caching headers for better PageSpeed scores, adding security headers for OWASP compliance, setting up URL rewrites for clean URLs, blocking malicious bots, and optimizing server performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is .htaccess?
A configuration file for Apache web servers that controls redirects, security, caching, and URL rewriting.
Does it work with Nginx?
No. .htaccess is Apache-specific. Nginx uses different configuration syntax.
Can a bad .htaccess break my site?
Yes. Always backup your current .htaccess before making changes and test in a staging environment.
Where should .htaccess be placed?
In the root directory of your website (public_html or www folder on most hosts).
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