.htaccess Generator
Create secure and optimized Apache .htaccess configuration files. Generate code for 301 redirects, HTTPS enforcement, hotlink protection, and Gzip compression without knowing Regex.
Security & Protocol
Performance
Custom Redirects (301)
Custom Error Pages
About
The .htaccess (Hypertext Access) file is a powerful configuration file used by Apache-based web servers. It allows you to modify server configuration on a per-directory basis without editing the main server config. This file is critical for modern web administration, handling tasks such as URL rewriting, search engine friendly redirects, access control, and performance optimization.
Because .htaccess relies on complex regular expressions (Regex) and strict syntax, a single missing character can cause a "500 Internal Server Error". This generator abstracts that complexity, allowing you to toggle features like SSL enforcement or custom error pages via a simple interface.
Formulas
The generator assembles the configuration based on best-practice snippets. The logic for redirects typically uses the RewriteRule directive:
RewriteRule ^old-page/?$ /new-page [R=301,L]- ^...$: Anchors ensuring the full path matches.
- R=301: Tells the browser/search engine this is a Permanent Move.
- L: Last rule. Stops processing further rules if this one matches.
Reference Data
| Feature | Apache Module Required | Function |
|---|---|---|
| RewriteEngine | mod_rewrite | Enables URL manipulation and redirects. |
| Header set | mod_headers | Sets HTTP response headers (e.g., Caching). |
| AuthType | mod_auth_basic | Password protects directories. |
| Deflate | mod_deflate | Compresses content (Gzip) for faster loading. |