Htaccess Generator
Generate htaccess rules for redirects, gzip, and caching.
What does an htaccess file actually do?
It is the per directory config file for Apache web servers. It controls redirects, URL rewrites, caching headers, security rules, and access controls. It loads automatically, no restart needed, which makes it perfect for shared hosting where you cannot edit the main server config.
Why use a generator instead of writing it by hand?
Htaccess syntax is fussy and a single typo can knock your whole site offline with a 500 error. This generator builds the most common rules safely and shows you the exact text to paste. You also avoid copy paste from random forums where outdated rules float around.
How do you use this tool?
- Tick the rules you want, like force HTTPS or strip www.
- Add any custom 301 redirects line by line.
- Click Generate.
- Download the file or paste the contents into the htaccess at your site root.
When should you back up before editing?
Always. A wrong directive can lock you out of your site entirely. Save a copy of the existing htaccess on your local machine before you replace it, so you can roll back in seconds if something breaks.
Got more questions?
Where does the htaccess file live?
Will this work on Nginx?
Why is my redirect not working?
Are these security headers enough?
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