.htaccess Generator
Generate .htaccess rules (redirects, rewrites, etc.)
.htaccess Generator is a free online tool from BrowserUtils that generate .htaccess rules (redirects, rewrites, etc.). It runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No account required.
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How to use .htaccess Generator
- 1 Paste or type your input into the editor above.
- 2 The tool processes your data instantly — right in your browser, with nothing sent to a server.
- 3 Copy the result with one click or continue editing your input.
About .htaccess Generator
Free online .htaccess generator. Create Apache .htaccess rules for redirects, URL rewrites, security headers, caching, GZIP compression, and more. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your data is never sent to a server. Just paste your input, get instant results, and copy with one click. No sign-up or installation required.
.htaccess Generator specs
- Runtime
- 100% client-side (browser)
- Built on
- WHATWG URL API and Headers/Fetch standards as implemented by modern browsers
- Cost
- Free — no account, no rate limits, no usage caps
- Browser support
- Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+
- Part of
- 299 developer tools on BrowserUtils (100% client-side)
Questions
What is a .htaccess file?
A .htaccess file is a configuration file used by Apache web servers. It allows you to configure redirects, URL rewrites, access control, caching, and other server behaviors on a per-directory basis without modifying the main server configuration.
What are the most common .htaccess directives?
The most common directives include RewriteRule (URL rewriting), Redirect/RedirectMatch (redirects), Header (custom headers), ExpiresActive (caching), and mod_deflate directives (compression). Always test changes as syntax errors can cause 500 errors.
Does .htaccess work on Nginx servers?
No, .htaccess is specific to the Apache web server. Nginx uses a different configuration format in its server block files. This generator produces Apache-compatible rules only.
How do I set up a 301 redirect in .htaccess?
Use the redirect generator to create a Redirect 301 /old-page /new-page directive. For pattern-based redirects, RewriteRule with the [R=301,L] flags is used instead.
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