.htaccess Generator

Generate secure and optimized .htaccess files for Apache web servers

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Security Rules

Protect your website from common attacks and vulnerabilities

Performance Optimization

Speed up your website with caching and compression

URL Redirects

Set up 301/302 redirects for old URLs

URL Rewrite Rules

Advanced URL rewriting with regex patterns

.htaccess Usage Guide

Installation

  1. Download the generated .htaccess file
  2. Upload it to your website's root directory
  3. Make sure it's named exactly ".htaccess"
  4. Test your website functionality

Important Notes

  • Always backup your existing .htaccess file
  • Test changes on staging environment first
  • Some hosts may restrict certain directives
  • Monitor your site after making changes

Troubleshooting

  • 500 Error: Check syntax and server support
  • Rules not working: Verify mod_rewrite is enabled
  • Performance issues: Remove unused rules
  • Contact hosting support if needed

.htaccess Reference

Security Directives

  • Options -Indexes: Disable directory listing
  • RewriteRule: URL rewriting and redirects
  • Files directive: Protect specific files
  • RewriteCond: Conditional rewriting

Performance

  • mod_deflate: GZIP compression
  • mod_expires: Browser caching
  • mod_headers: HTTP headers
  • ETags: Cache validation

Redirects

  • 301: Permanent redirect
  • 302: Temporary redirect
  • R flag: Redirect flag in RewriteRule
  • L flag: Last rule (stop processing)