Generate Apache .htaccess rules for redirects, security, caching, and more
The .htaccess (Hypertext Access) file is a powerful per-directory configuration file used by the Apache HTTP Server. It allows you to override server configuration on a per-directory basis without modifying the main server configuration files or restarting Apache. The file is read by Apache on every request to the directory in which it resides, making it an essential tool for shared hosting environments where you don't have access to the main httpd.conf or apache2.conf.
HTTPS and URL redirects: One of the most common uses of .htaccess is forcing HTTPS connections and canonicalizing URLs (with or without www). These redirects use Apache's mod_rewrite module to match incoming requests and issue 301 (permanent) redirects. This is critical for SEO, as search engines penalize sites with duplicate content across HTTP and HTTPS versions.
Security headers: Modern web security best practices require setting HTTP response headers like X-Frame-Options (preventing clickjacking), X-Content-Type-Options (preventing MIME sniffing), HSTS (forcing HTTPS for future visits), and Referrer-Policy. These headers can be set via mod_headers in .htaccess, providing defense-in-depth against common web attacks.
Performance optimization: Browser caching via mod_expires tells visitors' browsers how long to cache static assets like images, CSS, and JavaScript. Gzip compression via mod_deflate reduces file sizes by 60-80% during transfer, dramatically improving page load times and reducing bandwidth costs.
Select the options you need, add custom redirects, and the tool will generate a complete .htaccess file in real time. You can download the file directly or copy the contents to your clipboard. Upload the file to the root directory of your website (usually public_html or htdocs). Always back up your existing .htaccess file before replacing it, and test your site thoroughly after making changes — a misconfigured .htaccess can cause 500 Internal Server Errors.
The .htaccess Generator is a free, browser-based web & design helper on ipaddress.world that helps you get the job done in seconds without installing anything or creating an account. Generates Apache .htaccess rules for redirects, HTTPS, caching and access control. It's designed for everyday use by professionals and hobbyists alike, and it runs entirely on the page you're reading now — so your data stays on your device.
Whether you reach for it a dozen times a day or only when something breaks, .htaccess Generator is built to be fast, reliable and refreshingly simple. There are no ads inside the tool area, no sign-up walls, no usage counters and no surprise limits. You paste or drop your input, adjust a few options if needed, and get a clean result you can copy, download or share.
There are plenty of tools on the internet that claim to do the same thing. What makes .htaccess Generator different is the combination of three things: privacy, speed and focus. Privacy, because the heavy lifting happens in your browser using modern web standards — nothing gets uploaded, logged or profiled. Speed, because there's no round-trip to a remote server, so results come back as fast as your CPU can produce them. And focus, because the interface strips away everything that isn't helping you finish the task.
It's the kind of tool you bookmark once and rely on for years. No installs, no updates to babysit, no licence keys to renew — just open the page and go.
Webmasters and developers configure Apache hosts without memorising every directive. In practice, the audience is wide: anyone who needs a dependable, no-nonsense web & design helper that works the first time and doesn't get in the way. Teams at startups and enterprises use it during incident response, code reviews, customer support and content production. Freelancers and students use it to avoid paying for heavyweight desktop apps they only need occasionally. Power users keep it open in a pinned tab alongside their IDE, terminal and design tools.
That's really all there is to it. Most people are in and out within a minute, and the workflow becomes muscle memory after the first couple of uses.
Privacy is not an afterthought on ipaddress.world. .htaccess Generator is built so that whatever you paste, drop or type stays with you. There is no upload step for the data you're working with, no server-side storage, no analytics inside the tool panel that would watch what you do. When you close the tab, everything is gone. This matters when you're handling code, configuration, tokens, internal documents, client assets or personal files — exactly the things you should never be pasting into random online tools.
Bookmark this page so you can get back to it instantly. If you use .htaccess Generator often, keep it open in a pinned browser tab — it loads in a fraction of a second and stays ready. Try the keyboard: most actions have sensible defaults so you can press Enter instead of clicking. And don't forget to scroll down to the Related Tools section below — ipaddress.world has dozens of tools that complement each other, and chaining two or three together often solves problems that would otherwise need a custom script.
Can I use the output in a commercial project?
Yes. Anything you generate is yours to use however you like.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the interface is responsive and works on phones and tablets.
Do I need to sign up?
No account is needed to use any feature of this tool.
Will it work without an internet connection?
Once the page is loaded, most interactions work offline.
If you spot something that could be better, or you'd like to see a feature added to .htaccess Generator, we'd love to hear about it. ipaddress.world is maintained as a long-term project, and feedback from real users is what shapes each tool over time. Thanks for using it — and happy building.