HTACCESS Generator

Create secure and optimized .htaccess files for your Apache server. Handle redirects, caching, security, and more with ease.

Primary domain (without protocol)

Force HTTPS

Canonical format

Enable gzip compressionAdd browser caching headersBlock image hotlinking

Generated .htaccess

# Generated by CodeItBro .htaccess tool
RewriteEngine On

# Force HTTPS
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

# Redirect non-www to www
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www\.
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://www.example.com/$1 [L,R=301]

# Enable gzip compression
<IfModule mod_deflate.c>
AddOutputFilterByType DEFLATE text/html text/plain text/xml text/css application/javascript application/json image/svg+xml
</IfModule>

# Leverage browser caching
<IfModule mod_expires.c>
ExpiresActive On
ExpiresByType image/jpg "access plus 1 year"
ExpiresByType image/jpeg "access plus 1 year"
ExpiresByType image/png "access plus 1 year"
ExpiresByType text/css "access plus 1 month"
ExpiresByType application/javascript "access plus 1 month"
ExpiresByType text/html "access plus 1 hour"
</IfModule>

Master Your Server

Generate complex .htaccess configurations in seconds. Secure your site, speed up loading, and manage redirects without writing code.

Security First

Prevent directory listing, block hotlinking, and restrict access to sensitive files.

Performance

Enable GZIP compression and browser caching to significantly improve page speed.

Smart Redirects

Easily set up 301 Permanent or 302 Temporary redirects for SEO maintenance.

Custom Rules

Add custom error pages (404, 500) and configure default index files.

How this HTACCESS Generator works

This Apache configuration utility creates .htaccess directives for URL rewriting, access control, caching policies, SSL enforcement, or custom error pages without requiring direct server file editing knowledge. Users select desired functionalities through form interfaces—redirect rules, password protection, IP blocking, compression enabling, or browser caching—and generate properly formatted .htaccess syntax ready for deployment. The tool provides syntax validation preventing malformed directives that crash servers, includes extensive presets for common scenarios (force HTTPS, remove www prefix, block bad bots), and explains directive purposes through inline documentation. Testing features simulate configuration impacts before deployment, regex pattern helpers assist in complex rewrite rules, and version compatibility indicators note Apache 2.2 versus 2.4 differences. Applications include enhancing website security through IP whitelisting, improving SEO via canonical URL enforcement, optimizing performance through browser caching headers, or troubleshooting existing .htaccess files by testing modifications in isolated sandbox environments before production application.

How to Use

Enter domain preferences

Choose your canonical domain (www vs non-www) and whether to force HTTPS.

Toggle performance/security

Add caching headers, gzip compression, or block hotlinking in one click.

Copy .htaccess snippet

Paste into the root of your Apache project or merge with existing rules.

Example Usage

Generating a 301 permanent redirect rule.

Input

Redirect 301 /old-page.html /new-page.html

Output

# 301 Redirect Redirect 301 /old-page.html /new-page.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an .htaccess generator do?

It creates ready-to-paste .htaccess rules for Apache servers, such as 301 redirects, HTTPS enforcement, www/non-www redirects, custom error pages, caching rules, and basic access controls.

Where do I put the .htaccess file?

Place it in your site's document root (often public_html, www, or htdocs). Rules apply to that folder and its subfolders, so putting it in the wrong directory can lead to unexpected behavior.

Will these rules work on every hosting setup?

They work on Apache when AllowOverride is enabled. If your site uses Nginx or a platform that ignores .htaccess, you'll need server-level rules instead.

How do I avoid a 500 error after editing .htaccess?

Always back up your current .htaccess before changes. Add rules in small steps, avoid typos, and revert to the backup immediately if your site breaks.

Is this .htaccess generator safe to use?

Yes. It runs 100% client-side, so your rules are generated in your browser and never uploaded to a server.

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