.htaccess Generator

Generate common .htaccess rules for your website. Select the options you need and copy the generated code.

Generated .htaccess Code

# .htaccess file generated by TextMachine
# https://textmachine.org

# Enable rewrite engine
RewriteEngine On

# Force HTTPS
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

# Remove trailing slash from directories
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} (.+)/$
RewriteRule ^ %1 [R=301,L]

# Enable Gzip compression
<IfModule mod_deflate.c>
  AddOutputFilterByType DEFLATE text/plain text/html text/xml text/css text/javascript application/javascript application/xml application/json
</IfModule>

# Browser caching
<IfModule mod_expires.c>
  ExpiresActive On
  ExpiresByType image/jpg "access plus 1 year"
  ExpiresByType image/jpeg "access plus 1 year"
  ExpiresByType image/png "access plus 1 year"
  ExpiresByType image/gif "access plus 1 year"
  ExpiresByType image/webp "access plus 1 year"
  ExpiresByType text/css "access plus 1 month"
  ExpiresByType text/javascript "access plus 1 month"
  ExpiresByType application/javascript "access plus 1 month"
  ExpiresByType application/x-javascript "access plus 1 month"
  ExpiresByType text/html "access plus 1 day"
  ExpiresByType application/xhtml+xml "access plus 1 day"
</IfModule>

# Block access to sensitive files
<FilesMatch "^\.(htaccess|htpasswd|ini|phps|fla|psd|log|sh)$">
  Order Allow,Deny
  Deny from all
</FilesMatch>

Important Notes

• The .htaccess file should be placed in the root directory of your website
• Make sure mod_rewrite is enabled on your Apache server
• Always backup your existing .htaccess file before replacing it
• Some hosting providers may restrict certain .htaccess directives

How to use .htaccess Generator

1
Enter your domain
Type your domain name, such as example.com, in the Domain Settings field.
2
Select the rules
Check the options you need, like Force HTTPS, Force or Remove www, GZIP compression, hotlink protection, or custom error pages.
3
Add redirects
For URL redirects, enter the old and new paths and choose a permanent 301 or temporary 302 redirect.

4
Copy or download
Use Copy to Clipboard or Download .htaccess and upload the file to your site's root directory.

Frequently asked questions

What rules can this generator create?

It builds common Apache rules including forcing or removing www, forcing HTTPS, 301 and 302 redirects, GZIP compression, cache control, hotlink protection, custom error pages, MIME types, and default index files.

What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?

A 301 is a permanent redirect that passes SEO value to the new URL, while a 302 is temporary and tells search engines the original URL will return.

Where do I put the generated .htaccess file?

Place it in the root directory of your website on an Apache server. The rules take effect immediately, so back up any existing .htaccess first.

Does this work on Nginx or other servers?

No. The .htaccess format is specific to Apache (and compatible servers with mod_rewrite). Nginx uses its own configuration syntax instead.

Is the generated code sent anywhere?

No. The rules are assembled in your browser from the options you select, so nothing is uploaded, and the tool is free to use without registration.

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