Select the rules
Choose only the redirects, performance options and protections your Apache website needs.
Free Apache configuration tool
.htaccess Generator
Build clean Apache rules for HTTPS, redirects, WordPress, caching and website security—without writing the configuration by hand.
Free to useRuns in your browserNo signup required
Step 1
Choose your rules
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How to use the .htaccess Generator
Review the output
Check the generated directives and make sure paths, domains and IP addresses are correct.
Back up and test
Save your current file, upload the new .htaccess to staging, and confirm important URLs still work.
Important
What is an .htaccess file?
An .htaccess file is a directory-level configuration file used by Apache web servers. It can control redirects, URL rewriting, caching, compression, access rules and custom error pages without editing the main server configuration.
This generator targets Apache 2.4 and common shared-hosting environments. It does not configure Nginx, LiteSpeed native configuration, IIS or a server where AllowOverride is disabled.
FAQ
.htaccess generator questions
Where should I upload the .htaccess file?
Place it in the document root of the website or in the directory the rules should affect. On many shared hosts, the document root is public_html. Existing hidden files may need to be enabled in your file manager.
Can I replace my existing WordPress .htaccess file?
Do not replace it blindly. Download a backup, then merge the required sections carefully. WordPress and caching or security plugins may maintain their own marked blocks.
Why did my website show a 500 Internal Server Error?
The server may not support a directive, a module may be unavailable, or the syntax may be invalid. Restore your backup first, then add one section at a time or ask your host to check the Apache error log.
Does this generator store my information?
No. The configuration is generated in your browser and the form is not submitted to the website server.
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