.htaccess Generator

What is .htaccess Generator?

.htaccess Generator creates Apache server configuration rules for URL redirects (301, 302), HTTPS enforcement, www/non-www canonicalization, custom error pages, directory password protection, hotlink prevention, MIME type configuration, browser caching headers, and security headers. Each rule includes inline comments explaining the directives and mod_rewrite conditions.

Web developers configuring Apache servers, SEO specialists implementing URL redirects, and system administrators setting server security headers. The tool runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device.

How to Use .htaccess Generator

1. Select the type of rule you want to generate from the category menu
2. Fill in the configuration fields — source URL, destination, cache duration, etc.
3. Review the generated .htaccess rules with inline comments explaining each directive
4. Add multiple rules from different categories to build your complete configuration
5. Copy the combined .htaccess content and save it to your website's root directory

Common Use Cases

• Setting up 301 redirects for URL migrations to preserve SEO rankings
• Forcing HTTPS for all pages with proper redirect loops prevention
• Canonicalizing between www and non-www versions of a domain
• Configuring browser caching headers for static assets like images, CSS, and JavaScript
• Blocking hotlinking of images from other websites to save bandwidth

Pro Tips

• The RewriteBase directive must match your subdirectory if the site is not at the domain root — getting this wrong causes all rewrite rules to fail silently
• Always add RewriteCond %{HTTPS} !=on before the HTTPS redirect rule to prevent infinite redirect loops on servers that already handle SSL at the load balancer level
• Test .htaccess changes on a staging server first — a syntax error in .htaccess causes a 500 Internal Server Error for the entire site, and recovering requires server-level file access

Why Use This Tool?

• Privacy-first: All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is transmitted to any server.
• No installation required: Works in any modern browser on desktop or mobile.
• Completely free: No account, no credit card, no usage caps.
• Fast and reliable: Powered by modern Web APIs for near-instant results.

Related Concepts

Learn more about related topics: mod_rewrite, Apache directives, 301 redirect, RewriteCond.

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