What types of .htaccess rules can I generate?

You can generate redirects, security rules, performance optimizations, access controls, error page configurations, MIME type settings, and other Apache web server configurations.

Is it safe to use generated .htaccess files?

Yes, but always backup your existing .htaccess file before making changes and test rules on a staging site first to ensure they work correctly with your server setup.

Where should I place the .htaccess file?

Save the generated code as '.htaccess' (with the leading dot) in your website's root directory or the specific directory where you want the rules to apply.

Is the .htaccess generator free to use?

Yes, this comprehensive .htaccess generator is completely free with no registration required. Perfect for web developers and system administrators.

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How to Use This Tool

1. Select the type of rule you want to create using the tabs below
2. Fill in the required information for each rule type
3. Click "Add Rule" to include it in your .htaccess file
4. Review the generated code in the output section
5. Copy the code and save it as ".htaccess" in your website's root directory

Important: Always backup your existing .htaccess file before making changes. Test rules on a staging site first.

Common Use Cases

How do I redirect HTTP to HTTPS on Apache? Use the Security tab to add a Force HTTPS rule that creates the proper mod_rewrite redirect.
How do I set up custom 404 error pages? Use the Error Pages tab to point specific HTTP error codes to your custom HTML pages.
How do I remove .php or .html extensions from URLs? Use the URL Rewrites tab to create clean, extension-free URLs with mod_rewrite rules.

URL Redirects

Send visitors from an old path to a new one. Use 301 (permanent) for moved pages so search engines update their index, or 302 (temporary) for short-lived changes. Generates a Redirect directive (mod_alias).

From URL (path):

Enter the old URL path (starting with /)

To URL:

Enter the new URL (can be relative or absolute)

Redirect Type:

Security Rules

Harden your site: force HTTPS, add modern security headers, block hotlinking and common injection attempts. Header rules are wrapped in <IfModule mod_headers.c> so they degrade gracefully if the module is missing.

Security Features:

Force HTTPS

Hide Server Information

Prevent Image Hotlinking

Add Security Headers

Block SQL Injection Attempts

Disable Directory Browsing

Your Domain (for hotlinking protection):

Required for hotlinking protection feature

Performance Optimization

Speed up your site with GZIP compression (mod_deflate) and browser caching (mod_expires). Caching tells browsers how long to reuse files, cutting repeat-visit load times.

Performance Features:

Enable GZIP Compression

Enable Browser Caching

Optimize ETags

Remove Query Strings from Static Resources

Cache Duration (days):

URL Rewrites

Create clean URLs with mod_rewrite: strip .php/.html extensions, enforce a trailing slash, or force www / non-www. For custom rules, $1 refers to the first captured group in your pattern.

Common Rewrite Rules:

Remove .php Extensions

Remove .html Extensions

Add Trailing Slash to Directories

Force WWW (or non-WWW)

WWW Preference:

Custom Rewrite Rule

Pattern:

Regular expression pattern to match

Target:

Where to rewrite the URL to

Flags:

Rewrite flags (L=Last, QSA=Query String Append)

Access Control

Restrict who can reach your site or files: block/allow IPs, password-protect a directory (requires a .htpasswd file), or deny access to sensitive files like .env. Rules include both Apache 2.4 and 2.2 syntax for compatibility.

IP Address Control

IP Address:

Enter single IP or IP range (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24)

Action:

Password Protection

Authentication Realm:

Password File Path:

File Access Control

File Pattern:

Specify file patterns to protect (e.g., *.txt, .env, *.log)

Custom Error Pages

Show your own branded page instead of Apache's default for errors like 404 (Not Found) or 500 (Server Error). Use a root-relative path such as /404.html (with the leading slash).

Error Code:

Error Page Path:

Path to your custom error page

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