How to use the .htaccess Generator
What it does
The .htaccess Generator creates configuration snippets for Apache web servers. It helps you set up 301 redirects, force HTTPS, enable browser caching and compression, add basic security headers, and handle www or non-www canonicalization, all without hand-writing rewrite rules that are easy to get wrong.
How to use it
- Open .htaccess Generator from the Tools menu.
- Pick the rule types you need, such as , , or .
Reading the results
The output is grouped by rule type with comments explaining each block. Redirect rules use RewriteRule and RewriteCond directives, while caching and compression rules use mod_expires and mod_deflate. Because .htaccess errors can take a whole site offline, back up the existing file first and test in a staging environment when possible. This tool applies only to Apache servers, not Nginx.
Credits
The .htaccess Generator is free and costs 0 credits. Tip: always keep a backup copy of your working .htaccess before pasting new rules, so you can roll back instantly if something breaks.
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