htaccess Generator

Quick Start Presets

Common Rules

Generated .htaccess

# .htaccess generated by Autonomous Factory Tools
# https://autonomousfactory.tools/htaccess-generator

Installation

  1. Download or copy the generated .htaccess file
  2. Upload to your website's root directory via FTP/SFTP
  3. Test your site thoroughly after upload
  4. Check Apache error logs if issues occur

What This Tool Does

htaccess Generator is built for deterministic developer and agent workflows.

Visual Apache .htaccess file generator with redirects, rewrites, security headers, caching rules, and access control.

Use How to Use for execution steps and FAQ for constraints, policies, and edge cases.

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This tool is provided as-is for convenience. Output should be verified before use in any production or critical context.

Agent Invocation

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Browser workflow

Runs instantly in the browser with private local processing and copy/export-ready output.

Browser Workflow

This tool is optimized for instant in-browser execution with local data handling. Run it here and copy/export the output directly.

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For automation planning, fetch the canonical contract at /api/tool/htaccess-generator.json.

How to Use htaccess Generator

  1. 1

    Generate redirect rules to move old URLs to new ones

    Input old path (/blog/old-post), new URL (/articles/new-post). Generator creates Redirect 301 rule. Add multiple and export .htaccess. Search engines follow 301 redirects, preserving SEO.

  2. 2

    Configure URL rewriting for clean URLs

    Rewrite /index.php?id=123 to /posts/123. Use generator's 'URL Rewrite' rule, set condition (REQUEST_FILENAME not file), pattern and target. Cleaner URLs, better UX and SEO.

  3. 3

    Set security headers and deny access

    Add rules to block specific IPs, deny directory listing, require HTTPS. Generator creates `<IfModule>` blocks with proper syntax. Copy-paste rules to enforce security without code changes.

  4. 4

    Configure caching headers for assets

    Set Cache-Control headers for images (1 year), CSS/JS (1 month), HTML (1 day). Generator adds expires headers. Reduces bandwidth, speeds up repeat visits.

  5. 5

    Compress responses and enable gzip

    Add 'Enable Compression' rule: compress text/html, CSS, JavaScript. Generator creates mod_deflate config. Smaller responses, faster site, better Core Web Vitals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is htaccess Generator?
htaccess Generator creates Apache .htaccess configuration files visually. It supports redirects, URL rewrites, security headers, caching rules, and access control directives.
How do I use htaccess Generator?
Select the rules you need — redirects, rewrites, security headers, caching, or access control. Configure each rule using the form inputs, and the tool generates a complete .htaccess file ready to download.
Is htaccess Generator free?
Yes. This tool is free to use with immediate access—no account required.
Does htaccess Generator store or send my data?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device — nothing is sent to any server.
Do I need Apache to use an .htaccess file?
Yes. The .htaccess file is specific to the Apache web server. If you use Nginx, Caddy, or another server, you will need to convert the rules to that server's configuration format.