Generate Apache .htaccess rules for redirects, caching, and security.
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What is .htaccess Generator?
.htaccess Generator creates Apache server configuration rules for common tasks. Enter your domain and get ready-to-use rules for HTTPS redirect, security headers, browser caching, gzip compression, and hidden file protection.
How to use this tool
Enter your domain name.
The tool generates a complete .htaccess file with best-practice rules.
Review each section: HTTPS, security headers, caching, compression.
Uncomment optional rules you want to enable (www redirect, custom errors).
Copy the file and upload to your website root directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is .htaccess?
A configuration file for Apache web servers that controls URL rewriting, redirects, access control, and headers on a per-directory basis. It's read on every request, so complex rules can slow your site.
Does Nginx use .htaccess?
No, Nginx ignores .htaccess files. Nginx uses server block configuration instead. You'll need to translate .htaccess rules to Nginx syntax in your nginx.conf or site config file.
Can .htaccess break my site?
Yes, a syntax error in .htaccess causes a 500 Internal Server Error for the entire directory. Always keep a backup of the working version and test changes immediately. FTP/SSH access is essential for recovery.
Should I force www or non-www?
Pick one and stick with it. Non-www is slightly cleaner in URLs. The important thing is redirecting one to the other with a 301 so search engines don't see duplicate content.