.htaccess Generator

Generate an .htaccess file for Apache: force HTTPS, set redirects, error pages, caching, compression and security headers. Private.

Force HTTPSwwwSingle page app (index.html)

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.htaccess

# Generated by DevStackKit .htaccess Generator

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On

# Send everything to HTTPS
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

</IfModule>

# Do not list folder contents
Options -Indexes

# Compress text files
<IfModule mod_deflate.c>
AddOutputFilterByType DEFLATE text/html text/plain text/css text/xml application/json application/javascript image/svg+xml
</IfModule>

# Let browsers keep static files
<IfModule mod_expires.c>
ExpiresActive On
ExpiresByType image/jpeg "access plus 1 year"
ExpiresByType image/png "access plus 1 year"
ExpiresByType image/webp "access plus 1 year"
ExpiresByType image/svg+xml "access plus 1 year"
ExpiresByType text/css "access plus 1 month"
ExpiresByType application/javascript "access plus 1 month"
ExpiresByType text/html "access plus 0 seconds"
</IfModule>

# Basic security headers
<IfModule mod_headers.c>
Header always set X-Content-Type-Options "nosniff"
Header always set X-Frame-Options "SAMEORIGIN"
Header always set Referrer-Policy "strict-origin-when-cross-origin"
</IfModule>

Shortcuts: Ctrl+Enter run · Ctrl+Shift+C copy result · / search (use ⌘ on Mac)

Free Online .htaccess Generator

Choose what your Apache site needs and get a ready .htaccess file: send visitors to HTTPS, redirect old pages, show your own error pages and let browsers cache files. It gives developers a quick browser-based way to solve a focused .htaccess generator task before moving the result into a project.

How to make an .htaccess file

Switch on the options you need. Add redirects and error pages below. Copy the result, or download it and upload it to your site's root folder as .htaccess.

Testing it

Open your site in a private window after uploading. If you get a 500 error, rename the file and check the Apache error log: a module may be missing.

Common mistakes

Writing redirect loops, such as forcing www and non-www at the same time.
Forcing HTTPS before a certificate is installed: visitors then see a security error.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I put the .htaccess file?

In the root folder of your website (next to index.html), or in a subfolder to apply only there. The file name starts with a dot and has no extension.

Why does nothing happen?

Your host must allow overrides (AllowOverride All) and have the modules turned on: mod_rewrite, mod_expires, mod_deflate and mod_headers. Shared hosting usually does; on your own server check the Apache config.

Will it work on Nginx?

No. Nginx ignores .htaccess files. Use the Nginx Config Generator instead.

Which redirect code should I use?

301 for a page that moved for good (search engines transfer ranking) and 302 for a temporary move. 307 and 308 do the same but never change POST to GET.

How do I use this .htaccess generator tool?

Use the interactive controls above; processing stays in your browser and the result is intended as a practical starting point for development work.

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