Free Online .htaccess Generator

An .htaccess generator builds Apache configuration directives from a UI — 301 redirects, force HTTPS, password protection, IP deny lists, and custom error pages.

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How to Use This Developer Tool

  1. Toggle the rules you want (force HTTPS, redirect, deny IP, etc.).
  2. Fill in the per-rule fields (e.g., the old and new URL for a redirect).
  3. Read the generated .htaccess file in the output panel.
  4. Click Copy or Download to save it to your project.

What Is a .htaccess Generator?

.htaccess is the per-directory configuration file Apache reads on every request. The directives accept a lot of options, the syntax is fiddly, and the order matters — which makes hand-writing them error-prone. This generator turns the common patterns into form fields: paths in, valid directives out.

Supported recipes: 301 redirects from old paths to new, force HTTPS via a `RewriteRule`, basic auth for a directory, deny by IP or IP range, and custom error pages for common HTTP status codes. The output is ready to drop into your site root, or paste into a managed-hosting control panel that exposes the file directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can .htaccess do?
URL rewriting, redirects (301, 302), security headers, password protection, MIME types, caching. Runs on Apache servers.
Does it work on Nginx?
No, .htaccess is Apache-specific. Nginx uses server block config. You'll need to translate rules manually.
Where do I put .htaccess?
In your site root (same folder as index.html). It applies to that directory and subdirectories.

Published by the WeGotEveryTool team. We build and test every tool in-house and update pages when the underlying spec, formula, or recommendation changes.

Reviewed: May 2026. Disclaimer: this tool is provided as-is for general informational use. For decisions with material consequences (medical, legal, financial, security) verify results against a qualified professional source.

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