.htaccess Generator

The .htaccess (hypertext access) file is one of the most powerful configuration tools available on Apache web servers. It controls everything from URL redirects and security headers to caching policies, compression, and access control — all without touching the main server configuration or restarting Apache.

However, writing .htaccess rules by hand is error-prone. A single syntax mistake can cause a 500 Internal Server Error and take your entire site offline. Conflicting rules (like forcing both www and non-www) can create infinite redirect loops. And keeping up with modern security headers like Content-Security-Policy, Permissions-Policy, and Strict-Transport-Security requires deep knowledge of web security standards.

Our generator solves all of this. It covers 8 major categories of Apache configuration:

• Redirects — Force HTTPS, www/non-www canonicalization, trailing slash management, bulk 301/302 redirects
• Security Headers — X-Frame-Options, HSTS, CSP, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, X-Content-Type-Options, server signature hiding
• Performance — GZIP/Deflate compression, browser caching with per-type duration control, Keep-Alive
• Error Pages — Custom pages for 400, 401, 403, 404, 500, 503
• Access Control — IP blocking (with CIDR), directory listing prevention, hotlink protection, password protection, dotfile blocking
• URL Rewriting — Remove .html/.php extensions, custom rewrite rules
• CORS — Cross-Origin Resource Sharing with origin, methods, headers, credentials, and max-age control
• MIME Types — SVG, WebP, AVIF, WOFF2, JSON, Webmanifest, and more

Unique features you won't find in most online tools:

• Commented output — Every generated directive includes an inline comment explaining what it does. Perfect for teams and future maintenance.
• Preset templates — One-click configurations for WordPress, Laravel, Static Sites, SPAs, Security Hardened, and Max Performance setups
• Conflict warnings — The tool detects contradictions (e.g., force www + force non-www) and warns you before generating
• Per-section copy — Copy just the section you need instead of the entire file

100% browser-based — nothing is uploaded to any server. All generation runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript.

• All-in-one — 8 modules in a single tool — Most generators cover only redirects or only caching. Ours combines redirects, security headers, performance, error pages, access control, URL rewriting, CORS, and MIME types in one place.
• Every line is commented — No other tool explains what each directive does inline. Our output includes comments so anyone on your team can understand and maintain the file.
• Preset templates for popular frameworks — WordPress, Laravel, SPA, and Static Site presets give you a production-ready starting point in one click.
• Conflict detection — Force www and force non-www at the same time? Force trailing slash and remove trailing slash? We catch these contradictions and warn you before generating broken rules.
• Modern security headers — Unlike older tools stuck in 2015, we include Permissions-Policy, HSTS with preload, and Content-Security-Policy — headers that Google Lighthouse and security audits expect in 2026.
• Granular caching control — Set different cache durations for HTML, CSS/JS, images, and fonts. Most tools give you a single "enable caching" checkbox.

• Migrating to HTTPS — When you install an SSL certificate, you need .htaccess redirects to send all HTTP traffic to HTTPS permanently.
• Improving PageSpeed / Core Web Vitals — GZIP compression and browser caching headers are two of the highest-impact performance optimizations, and both are configured through .htaccess.
• Passing security audits — Tools like Google Lighthouse, SecurityHeaders.com, and Qualys SSL Labs check for proper security headers. A correct .htaccess file can take you from an "F" to an "A+" rating.
• Domain migration — When moving from an old domain to a new one, or restructuring your URL paths, bulk 301 redirects in .htaccess preserve your SEO equity.
• Blocking spam and attacks — IP blocking, hotlink protection, and hiding server signatures reduce your attack surface.
• Clean URLs — Removing .html or .php extensions from URLs makes them shorter, more memorable, and better for SEO.
• Setting up CORS for APIs — If your frontend and API live on different domains, CORS headers in .htaccess allow cross-origin requests.