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.htaccess Generator

Build production-ready Apache .htaccess files. Toggle rules on/off, configure options, and get clean copy-paste code instantly.

Configuration Sections

Enable HSTS header

Include subdomains in HSTS

Redirect mode

404 Not Found page

403 Forbidden page

500 Server Error page

Images cache duration

CSS/JS cache duration

Fonts cache duration

Also compress SVG and fonts

Your domain (e.g. example.com)

X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN

X-XSS-Protection

X-Content-Type-Options

Referrer-Policy

IP addresses (one per line)

.htaccess Preview

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Generate Perfect .htaccess Files

Apache configuration made simple

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HTTPS & Security

Force HTTPS with HSTS, add security headers, and block hotlinking with a single toggle.

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Performance Rules

Enable Gzip compression and set aggressive browser caching for images, CSS, JS, and fonts.

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Custom Redirects

Add unlimited 301/302 redirect rules with simple from/to path inputs.

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Access Control

Block specific IPs, disable directory listings, and set custom error pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I put the .htaccess file?

Place the .htaccess file in your website's root directory (the same folder as your index.html or index.php). For subdirectory-specific rules, place it in that subdirectory.

Does .htaccess work on all servers?

.htaccess is specific to Apache web servers. It doesn't work on Nginx or Microsoft IIS. Most shared hosting providers use Apache, but VPS/cloud servers often use Nginx where you'd configure server blocks instead.

Will these rules affect site performance?

.htaccess is read on every request, which has a small overhead. However, the rules like Gzip and caching provide far larger performance gains than the overhead costs. For high-traffic sites, consider moving rules to the Apache main config.

What is HSTS?

HTTP Strict Transport Security tells browsers to always use HTTPS for your domain, even if the user types http://. This prevents SSL-stripping attacks. Be careful — once set, it's hard to undo for the duration you specify.