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.htaccess Generator

Build a production-ready .htaccess file — redirects, HTTPS, WWW handling, security headers, GZIP/caching, custom error pages, hotlink protection and more — all through simple toggles, no Apache knowledge needed.

alt_route Redirects & HTTPS
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shield Security 0
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Forces browsers to always use HTTPS for this domain
Prevents your site from being embedded in an iframe (clickjacking)
Stops browsers from MIME-sniffing away from declared content type
Controls how much referrer info is sent to other sites
Stops folders without an index file from showing their contents
Blocks .env, .git, .log, .ini and similar files from being requested
Only your own domain can embed your images directly
speed Performance 0
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Compresses HTML/CSS/JS before sending — faster page loads
Sets cache duration for images, CSS/JS and fonts
error Custom Error Pages
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.htaccess Output
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.htaccess Generator builds a complete Apache configuration file without touching a single line of code. Whether you need to force HTTPS, set up redirects, add security headers, or enable browser caching, this tool handles all the syntax for you. Just toggle the options you want, and the .htaccess generator outputs a clean .htaccess file you can upload to your Apache server. It’s a practical Apache config builder for anyone who wants to manage their site’s server behavior without memorizing Apache directives.

Redirects, Security Headers and Caching Toggles

  • Force HTTPS with automatic redirect from HTTP

  • WWW handling — redirect to or from the www subdomain

  • Trailing slash management (add or remove automatically)

  • Custom redirect rules with 301 or 302 status codes

  • X-Frame-Options to prevent clickjacking

  • X-Content-Type-Options to stop MIME sniffing

  • Referrer-Policy control for privacy

  • Disable directory listing for folder security

  • Block access to sensitive files like .env and .git

  • Image hotlink protection for your domain

  • GZIP compression for faster page loads

  • Browser caching with adjustable duration

  • Custom error pages for 404, 403, and 500 errors

  • Default index file configuration

  • One-click copy to clipboard

  • Direct download as a .htaccess file

.htaccess Generator Toolota

From Toggles to a Ready Config in Five Steps

1

Select your settings

Open each section and toggle the options you need, from HTTPS enforcement to caching rules.

2

Add custom redirects

Click "Add Redirect" and enter the old path and new destination for any URL you need to forward.

3

Set error pages

Fill in the paths to your custom 404, 403, or 500 pages if you have them ready.

4

Generate the file

Hit the "Generate .htaccess" button and watch your configuration appear in the output panel.

5

Copy or download

Use the Copy button to grab the code or Download to save the .htaccess file directly.

Just watch the pixel meter: if it turns red, your title is likely to be cut off.

What Takes the Guesswork Out of Apache Rules

⚡ No Coding Required

Every option maps directly to the correct Apache syntax. You never have to remember or type a single directive.

🔒 Security Built In

Toggle security headers, sensitive file blocking, and hotlink protection without researching the correct Apache syntax.

⚙️ Works Immediately

The output is plain text that you can copy, paste, or download and upload directly to your Apache server.

🛡️ Production-Ready Output

The generated file groups related rules in a logical order. Back up your current file and test on a staging site first.

📦 Complete Control

From redirects to caching to error pages, every major .htaccess feature is available in one interface.

🔄 Dynamic Custom Redirects

Add as many redirect rules as you need, each with its own status code, without editing multiple files.

Pro Tips

Once your redirects and HTTPS rules are set, make sure crawlers can still reach the right pages by checking your Robots.txt Generator setup.

If you’re adding a WWW or trailing-slash redirect, update your Canonical Tag Generator settings to match, so search engines see one consistent URL.

After deploying security headers, load your key pages once to confirm nothing is blocked, then check them on mobile with the Mobile Viewer Website tool.

Getting redirect rules wrong can create redirect chains that slow down crawling and dilute the SEO value passed between pages.

How Your Htaccess File Gets Built

The .htaccess Generator works by translating your interface selections into Apache directives in real time. Each checkbox, dropdown, and input maps to specific server configuration rules — HTTPS enforcement triggers a RewriteCond and RewriteRule, HSTS adds a header directive, and GZIP compression enables mod_deflate. This tool organizes these rules in the appropriate order, adds Rewrite Engine On when necessary, and categorizes related directives by their function. When you select Generate, the program consolidates all of the components into a single file that Apache may immediately parse.

Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a .htaccess file?

It’s a configuration file used by Apache web servers that controls directory-level settings like redirects, security, and caching.

Yes, this is a free .htaccess generator with no sign-up or usage limits.

No — the tool writes all the code for you. Just pick your settings and generate the file.

Place it in the root directory of your website (typically the same folder as your index file).

Yes, add unlimited custom redirects with either 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary) status codes.

Back up your existing file first, then merge the new rules into it instead of replacing it. WordPress sites should keep the existing “# BEGIN WordPress” block.

Yes, as long as your hosting uses Apache, this htaccess generator produces compatible code that works across all major hosting providers.