.htaccess Generator

Common Presets

Security Settings

Add X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection, etc.
Remove Apache version from headers
Prevent listing directory contents
Block access to .htaccess, .env, etc.
Prevent image hotlinking

URL Redirects

Redirect non-www to www
Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
Ensure URLs end with /

Browser Caching

Set cache headers for static files
Images
CSS/JS
Fonts
HTML

Compression

Compress text files for faster loading

Custom Rules

Warning: Always backup your existing .htaccess file before replacing it. Test changes on a staging environment first to avoid breaking your website.

Information

What is .htaccess?

.htaccess is a configuration file used by Apache web servers to control website behavior at the directory level. It allows you to set up redirects, security rules, caching policies, and URL rewriting without access to the main server configuration.

Common uses for .htaccess:

  • URL Redirects: Redirect old URLs to new ones
  • Security: Block malicious requests and protect files
  • Caching: Set browser cache headers for better performance
  • Compression: Enable gzip compression
  • URL Rewriting: Create SEO-friendly URLs

Our .htaccess Generator helps you create optimized Apache configuration files with security settings, performance optimizations, and common web server rules.

.htaccess Generator