Htaccess Generator
Build .htaccess rules for redirects, HTTPS, caching and access control on Apache servers.
The Apache config file that does a lot
On Apache and LiteSpeed servers, the .htaccess file controls a surprising amount without touching the main server config: forcing HTTPS, redirecting old URLs, setting cache headers, blocking bad bots, adding compression, tidying URLs. It is powerful and also unforgiving — one wrong line can take a whole site offline. This generates correct rules for the common tasks so you get the syntax right.
Choose the rules you need and the .htaccess snippet is built for you.
Handle it with a little care
Because a broken .htaccess returns a server error for every visitor, two habits are worth keeping: back up the existing file before you change it, and test on a staging copy if you can. Note too that it is an Apache and LiteSpeed feature — Nginx and other servers ignore it entirely and configure these things elsewhere. Used carefully, it is the quickest way to add redirects and HTTPS enforcement to a typical shared-hosting site.
Questions & answers
What can .htaccess do?
Force HTTPS, redirect URLs, set caching and compression, block bots and control access — all on Apache and LiteSpeed servers.
Does it work on any server?
No — it is an Apache and LiteSpeed feature. Nginx and some others ignore it and configure these things differently.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The rules are generated in your browser.