Free .htaccess File Generator
Updated September 2026
Generate Apache .htaccess rules for redirects, HTTPS enforcement, caching, and CORS. Build .htaccess files visually — free online generator.
Verified Capabilities
Generates RewriteRule blocks to force HTTPS and enforce www or non-www consistently.
Each is a simple checkbox that appends the corresponding Apache directive block.
Paste old→new path pairs, one per line, to generate multiple Redirect 301 lines at once.
There's no Basic Auth / password-protection generator and no free-form custom rule builder — only the fixed checkbox options above.
Developers need fast, accurate utilities that slot into their workflow without friction. The .htaccess Generator provides exactly that — no installation, no account, no context-switching.
Generate Apache .htaccess rules for redirects, HTTPS enforcement, caching, and CORS. Build .htaccess files visually — free online generator. Results are immediate — no waiting, no loading screens, no account required.
Who uses the .htaccess Generator?
- WordPress site owners adding redirect rules for migrated URLs without plugin overhead.
- Web developers enforcing HTTPS and www/non-www consistency on Apache hosting.
- Site owners quickly generating caching and gzip rules for a new Apache deployment.
Common uses and search terms
The .htaccess Generator is frequently used for: htaccess, apache, redirect, url rewrite. Whether you need a quick result or are working through a longer project, the tool handles all common variations without any configuration.
Accepted input formats
The .htaccess Generator accepts any standard input for this utility type. Minified, pretty-printed, and partially-formatted inputs are all handled — the tool normalises whitespace and encoding before processing. Unicode strings, multi-byte characters, special symbols, and multi-line blocks are fully supported. Very large inputs (several megabytes) may take a few extra seconds on lower-powered devices; closing unused browser tabs can free up memory for better performance. Output follows the same format conventions used by standard command-line tools and IDE extensions for this operation type.
Why use Allio Tools's .htaccess Generator?
Your code and data stay entirely in your browser — nothing is logged, stored, or transmitted. The tool is completely free with no usage limits, no premium tiers, and no account required. Available in 11 languages and optimised for all screen sizes, the .htaccess Generator works on desktop, tablet, and mobile with no app download needed.
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How the .htaccess Generator works
Check the rules you want: Force HTTPS, redirect to/from www, Gzip, browser caching, custom 404, deny directory listing, or CORS.
Fill in the custom 404 page path if you checked that option.
Add old→new URL pairs (one per line) for 301 redirects.
Copy the generated .htaccess content and upload it to your server's document root.
Tips & tricks
- Don't check both "Redirect to www" and "Remove www" together — they conflict; pick one canonical form for your domain.
- This tool doesn't generate Basic Auth password protection — that requires a separately created .htpasswd file plus AuthType rules you'll need to add by hand.
- The redirect list expects exactly two space-separated values per line (old path, new path) — anything else on a line is silently skipped.
- Always back up your existing .htaccess before replacing it — a syntax error can 500 your entire site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an .htaccess file?
.htaccess (hypertext access) is a directory-level Apache web server configuration file. It allows you to set server rules without editing the main server configuration: redirects, rewrites, authentication, MIME types, access control, and more.
Does this tool generate password protection (Basic Auth) rules?
No — this generator covers HTTPS/www redirects, gzip, caching, custom 404, directory listing, CORS, and simple 301 redirects. For password protection, you'll need to add AuthType Basic / AuthUserFile rules manually, along with creating a .htpasswd file separately.
How do I redirect www to non-www (or vice versa)?
This tool generates both directions as checkboxes — "Redirect to www" and "Remove www" — pick whichever matches your canonical domain preference. Only enable one of the two.
Does .htaccess work on Nginx or other web servers?
.htaccess is Apache-specific. Nginx uses server block configuration files in /etc/nginx/sites-available/. Cloudflare uses Page Rules or Workers. This generator targets Apache — confirm your server type before using.
Can a bad .htaccess file break my site?
Yes. A syntax error in .htaccess causes a 500 Internal Server Error for the affected directory. Always back up the existing file before making changes, and test in a staging environment first. Apache's error log shows the specific syntax error.
Is my data safe when using the .htaccess Generator?
Completely safe. The .htaccess Generator processes everything locally in your browser. No input data, results, or usage information is ever transmitted to or stored on any server.
Can I use the .htaccess Generator output in commercial projects?
Yes. The .htaccess Generator is a utility tool and its output carries no licensing restrictions. You are free to use results in any project, commercial or personal.
Does the .htaccess Generator follow official standards?
Yes. The .htaccess Generator is built to comply with the relevant industry standard or specification for this utility type. If you encounter an unexpected result, verify your input against the specification — edge cases outside the standard may produce undefined behaviour.
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