.htaccess Generator

Generate .htaccess rules for Apache servers. Create redirects, enable compression, configure caching, and secure your site.

Performance

Redirects

Security

How to Use

  1. Select features to enable
  2. Configure options
  3. Review generated rules
  4. Copy to .htaccess file

About This Tool


The .htaccess file controls Apache server behavior at the directory level. It can improve performance, security, and SEO without changing server configuration.

URL redirects (301 for permanent, 302 for temporary) help maintain SEO when pages move. Our generator creates proper redirect rules with regex support.

GZIP compression reduces file sizes significantly, speeding up page loads. Enable it for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other text-based files.

Browser caching instructions tell browsers how long to keep files locally. Proper cache headers can dramatically improve repeat visitor load times.

Security headers like X-XSS-Protection and X-Content-Type-Options help protect against common attacks.

FAQ

What is .htaccess?
A configuration file for Apache web servers that controls directory-level settings like redirects, caching, and security.
Will this work on my server?
.htaccess requires Apache with mod_rewrite enabled. It will not work on Nginx or IIS servers.
Can .htaccess slow down my site?
Many rules or complex regex can add overhead. For high-traffic sites, move rules to httpd.conf.
What is the difference between 301 and 302?
301 is permanent (for moved content), 302 is temporary. Use 301 for SEO to pass link equity.
How do I test my .htaccess?
Upload to your server and test URLs. Use tools like httpstatus.io to verify redirect codes.