.htaccess Generator

The .htaccess Generator is a free browser-based tool that helps developers and system administrators create correctly formatted Apache .htaccess configuration files without memorizing the complex directive syntax. The .htaccess file is one of the most powerful configuration mechanisms available on Apache servers, used by millions of websites for URL management, security, and performance optimization.

Writing .htaccess rules by hand is error-prone and often frustrating. A misplaced directive, incorrect regex pattern, or missing RewriteEngine declaration can break your entire site or create redirect loops. This visual builder eliminates those problems by generating syntactically correct Apache directives every time. Choose from preset configurations for common use cases like basic security hardening, performance optimization, or a comprehensive full configuration that combines all features.

The tool supports a wide range of Apache features: HTTP to HTTPS and www canonicalization redirects, custom 301 and 302 redirects, CORS headers for API access, browser caching with mod_expires, gzip compression with mod_deflate, security headers like Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security, IP-based access control, user agent blocking, custom error pages, and URL rewriting rules for clean URLs.

All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to any server, and no account is required. The generated .htaccess content can be copied to your clipboard or downloaded as a ready-to-use .htaccess file that you can drop directly into your website's root directory.

1. Optionally select a preset at the top to start with a common configuration: Basic (redirects + security), Performance (caching + compression), or Full (all features).
2. Toggle individual sections on or off using the switches next to each section header. Only enabled sections are included in the output.
3. Configure each section using the provided inputs. For example, in the Redirects section, enable HTTPS enforcement, www canonicalization, and add custom redirects.
4. Review the generated .htaccess content in the output panel on the right side. The output updates in real time as you make changes.
5. Click Copy to copy the generated content to your clipboard, or Download to save it as an .htaccess file.
6. Upload the file to your website's root directory. Make sure the file name starts with a dot (.htaccess) and that your hosting provider supports Apache with mod_rewrite enabled.