.htaccess Generator
Generate powerful Apache .htaccess rules for redirects, HTTPS enforcement, and server security.
Built With Care
“An .htaccess file sits in your Apache document root and applies rules to that directory and below. A wrong line can 500 your site, so always back up the existing file first.”
.htaccess Rules Generator & Security Tool
Build Apache .htaccess rules for HTTPS, WWW redirects, and custom error pages. Preview the output and copy it straight into your server config.
- 1Select your HTTPS Security preference to force encrypted connections globally.
- 2Choose your Canonical WWW Policy (WWW vs. non-WWW) to boost SEO rank.
- 3Configure Directory Privacy by disabling public index browsing with one click.
- 4Define Custom Error Documents (like a unique 404 page) for a better user experience.
- 5Copy & Save the results into a file named exactly .htaccess in your public_html folder.
- Instant Apache Rewrite Logic: Generates clean mod_rewrite rules that are ready for immediate deployment.
- SEO-Optimized Redirects: Implements 301 (Permanent) redirects to ensure link equity is preserved during domain changes.
- Server-Level Security Headers: Easily add basic protections against common web vulnerabilities via .htaccess directives.
- Custom Error Routing: Professionally handle broken links by routing traffic to dedicated help or search pages.
- Performance Presets: Lightweight rules designed to have zero negative impact on your Apache server response times.
Real Ways People Use This
SSL Migration
Force every request over HTTPS when you install an SSL certificate but haven't set up server-wide redirects yet.
Domain Canonicalization
Pick one canonical URL (www or non-www) and redirect the other to avoid duplicate content in search engines.
Custom Error Pages
Point 404s at a branded page so lost visitors can still navigate your site instead of hitting a generic Apache screen.
- Bad syntax in .htaccess causes a 500 Internal Server Error. Keep a backup of your working file before editing.
- These directives only work on Apache servers. Nginx, LiteSpeed, and IIS each have their own rewrite syntax.
- 1Confirm your hosting runs Apache before pasting the generated rules.
- 2Test each redirect in a staging environment or with curl -I to verify the status code.