Apache’s .htaccess syntax is powerful but easy to get subtly wrong — a misplaced RewriteCond can break an entire site. This tool assembles the common directives from checkboxes so you don’t have to remember the exact syntax every time.
What Is the .htaccess Generator?
The .htaccess Generator builds a ready-to-use Apache configuration file covering HTTPS redirects, www/non-www normalization, trailing-slash removal, gzip compression, browser caching, common security headers, hidden-file blocking, and SPA client-side routing fallback.
How to Use It
- Open the tool at /tools/htaccess-generator.
- Check the options you need — force HTTPS, security headers, caching, and so on.
- The output updates instantly as you toggle checkboxes.
- Copy the generated file into your site’s
.htaccess.
Key Features
- Covers the most common shared-hosting needs: mod_rewrite, mod_headers, mod_deflate, and mod_expires directives.
- SPA routing fallback for client-side-routed apps like React Router or Vue Router.
- Security header presets including HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options.
- No server connection required — it only assembles text based on your selections.
When to Use This Tool
- Deploying a static site or SPA to Apache-based shared hosting.
- Adding basic security headers without hand-writing Apache directive syntax.
- Quickly enabling gzip and browser caching for a performance boost.
Try It Now
Open .htaccess Generator directly, or press ⌘K and type the tool name from anywhere on the site.
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