.htaccess Generator
Generate Apache server configuration
Force HTTPS
WWW Redirect
Gzip Compression
Browser Caching
Security Headers
Block Bad Bots
Disable Directory Listing
Custom Error Pages
Frequently Asked Questions
What is .htaccess?
Apache config file controlling URL redirects, access control, caching, and error pages.
Does it affect performance?
Yes. Apache reads it every request. Put directives in httpd.conf for better performance.
How to redirect HTTP to HTTPS?
This tool generates the RewriteRule automatically for HTTP to HTTPS redirect.
Does .htaccess work on Nginx servers?
No. .htaccess is Apache-only. Nginx uses server block configuration files instead. You need to convert .htaccess rules to Nginx directives in the server configuration file.
Does using .htaccess affect website performance?
Yes. Apache checks for .htaccess files in every directory on each request. For high-traffic sites, move rules to the main Apache config (httpd.conf) and disable AllowOverride for better performance.
About .htaccess
The .htaccess file is a configuration file for Apache web servers that allows directory-level configuration.
Common uses: URL redirects, access control, caching, compression, security headers, and custom error pages.
Note: Upload this file to your website's root directory. Make sure your server has mod_rewrite enabled for redirect rules.