.htaccess Generator

Toggle on the rules you need and fill in the matching details — force HTTPS, force www/non-www, a custom 404 page, an old-to-new URL redirect, Gzip compression, browser caching, or blocking an IP. This tool assembles a ready-to-use .htaccess file for Apache servers, entirely in your browser.

Force HTTPS (redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS)

WWW Handling

Custom 404 Error Page Path (optional)

Redirect Old URL Path (optional)

Redirect To New URL Path

Enable Gzip / Deflate compression

Set browser caching (Expires headers) for images, CSS & JS

Block a Specific IP Address (optional)

Generated .htaccess File

# Toggle the rules you need above, then click "Generate .htaccess".

How to Use the .htaccess Generator

Toggle on each rule you need and fill in any related fields (like your 404 page path or the IP to block).
Click "Generate .htaccess" to assemble all selected rules into one file, in the correct order.
Click "Copy" to grab the text, or "Download .htaccess" to save it directly as a file.
Upload the file to your website's root directory via FTP or your hosting file manager. If a .htaccess file already exists there, back it up first and merge the rules manually rather than overwriting it blindly.

Why Use This Tool?

Is my domain or server information sent anywhere?

No. This generator builds the entire file using JavaScript running locally in your browser. None of the paths, IP addresses or settings you enter are transmitted to a server, logged, or stored — the file only exists in your browser tab until you copy or download it.

Will this work on any web host?

.htaccess files only work on servers running the Apache web server (or Apache-compatible setups like LiteSpeed) with the relevant modules enabled — mod_rewrite for redirects, mod_deflate for compression, and mod_expires for caching headers. Most shared hosting providers (like cPanel-based hosts) support all three by default. If you're on Nginx, IIS, or a serverless/static host, these rules won't apply — you'd need the equivalent Nginx or IIS configuration instead.

Is it safe to overwrite my existing .htaccess file?

Not automatically — always download and back up your current .htaccess file before replacing it. Many hosting platforms and CMSs (like WordPress) already write their own rules into this file (for permalinks, security, etc.), so blindly overwriting it can break your site. Merge the new rules generated here into your existing file instead of replacing it outright.

Why would I need to block a specific IP address?

Blocking an IP is a quick first line of defense against a known abusive bot, a scraper hammering your server, or a specific attacker identified in your access logs. This tool generates the modern Apache 2.4+ syntax using Require directives; if your host still runs the older Apache 2.2, you'd instead use the legacy Deny from syntax, which your hosting provider's support team can confirm if you're unsure which version you're on.