.htaccess Generator

.htaccess Generator — Apache Configuration Online

The .htaccess file lets you configure Apache web server behavior at the directory level. Use this tool to generate a correct .htaccess file without syntax errors.

Generator features

• Redirects — 301 (permanent) and 302 (temporary) with source and destination URLs;
• Basic Auth — password-protect a directory using .htpasswd;
• Directory listing — hide the file list when browsing a directory;
• Deny files — block access to .env, .git, .sql and other sensitive files;
• Browser cache — Expires rules for static assets;
• CORS — Access-Control-Allow-Origin/Methods/Headers;
• Force HTTPS — redirect HTTP to HTTPS;
• Error pages — custom 404 and 500 pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use the generated code on an Nginx server?

  .htaccess works only on Apache web servers with the mod_rewrite module enabled. Nginx uses a completely different directive syntax in its own configuration files. If your hosting runs Apache, place the generated file in the site's root directory — it takes effect immediately.

• How do I add multiple redirects to one .htaccess file?

  Configure each redirect in the generator one by one and the tool will combine them into a single conflict-free block. For example, add a redirect from one old page, then from another. The order matters — Apache processes rules from top to bottom, so more specific rules should come first.

• Is it mandatory to change the path to the .htpasswd file when using Basic Auth?

  Yes, you must specify the absolute server path to the .htpasswd file. The generated code contains a placeholder such as /path/to/.htpasswd — replace it with the real path, for example /home/user/domains/site.com/private/.htpasswd. If the path is wrong, users will not be able to log in.