Htaccess Generator
Generate .htaccess rules for redirects, HTTPS, caching, GZIP compression, error pages, and more. Copy or download instantly.
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About Htaccess Generator
Configuring Apache's .htaccess file by hand means remembering arcane directive syntax and module names. The Htaccess Generator lets you toggle common rules on and off, fill in your specific values, and get a ready-to-use configuration file in seconds.
Available rule sections
The generator covers the most frequently needed .htaccess tasks: 301 and 302 redirects, forcing HTTPS, enforcing or removing the www prefix, custom error pages for 404, 403, and 500 status codes, browser cache control with expiry headers for different file types, IP blocking, and GZIP compression for text-based assets.
How it works
Each section can be toggled independently. Enable only the features you need, fill in any required values such as URLs or IP addresses, and the tool combines everything into a single .htaccess output. The preview updates in real time, so you can see exactly what will be written to the file before you use it.
Download or copy
When you are satisfied with the configuration, copy the full output to your clipboard or download it directly as a ready-to-upload .htaccess file. No account, sign-up, or server-side processing is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an .htaccess file?
An .htaccess file is a configuration file used by the Apache web server to apply rules on a per-directory basis without editing the main server configuration. It can control redirects, URL rewriting, access restrictions, caching headers, and more.
Will these rules work on any web server?
No. The rules generated by this tool are specific to the Apache HTTP Server with mod_rewrite and mod_headers enabled. They will not work on Nginx, IIS, or other web servers, which use different configuration syntax.
Can .htaccess rules slow down my site?
Apache checks for .htaccess files in every directory on each request, so heavy use can add overhead compared to putting the same rules in the main server configuration. For most sites the impact is negligible, but high-traffic sites should consider moving rules into the virtual host config.
How do I use the generated file?
Download or copy the generated rules and save them in a file named ".htaccess" (note the leading dot) in your website's document root. Upload the file to your server via FTP, SFTP, or your hosting control panel. The rules take effect immediately without a server restart.