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# Configure options above to generate .htaccess rules

How It Works

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Configure Sections

Open each section and toggle the rules you need.

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Preview

See the generated .htaccess code update in real time.

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Copy or Download

Copy the code or download the .htaccess file.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an .htaccess file?
An .htaccess file is a configuration file used by Apache web servers. It allows you to control URL redirects, access restrictions, caching, compression, and security headers without modifying the main server configuration.
Where should I place the .htaccess file?
Place the .htaccess file in the root directory of your website (the same directory as your index.html or index.php). Rules apply to the directory where the file is located and all subdirectories.
Does .htaccess work with Nginx?
No. The .htaccess format is specific to Apache web servers. Nginx uses a different configuration syntax. However, many of the same features (redirects, headers, caching) can be configured in Nginx differently.
Can I use multiple rules together?
Yes. You can enable any combination of rules. The generator combines them into a single .htaccess file with proper ordering and comments for each section.
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About .htaccess Gen

When you need this task done in seconds, .htaccess Gen delivers a clean, focused interface without the friction of a generic tool. The goal was to keep the path from "open the page" to "get the result" as short as possible. No mandatory account, no cookie wall, no upsell at every step. If you find yourself doing this regularly, the rest of the utility suite covers most adjacent tasks with the same approach.

When you'd reach for .htaccess Gen

  • You're cleaning up a folder of files that accumulated over a project and need to standardize them.

    Designers, writers, and developers wrapping up deliverables.

    Drop each file in, copy the output, move on.

  • You're hitting the daily limit of a paid SaaS and need a backup option for a single quick job.

    Marketers and ops people whose primary tool is metered.

    Stay productive without burning credits.

  • You need to handle a one-off task right before a meeting and don't have time to install anything.

    Anyone working remotely on a borrowed or restricted machine.

    Open the page, get the result, paste it into your doc — under a minute.

  • You're on a public or shared machine and don't want to leave traces of what you're working on.

    Travelers, contractors, anyone working from a friend's computer.

    Nothing is uploaded, nothing persists if you're not signed in.

Frequently asked about .htaccess Gen

Do I need to create an account to use .htaccess Gen?
No. .htaccess Gen works without any signup. We only ask for an email if you decide to subscribe to a paid plan.
Can I use .htaccess Gen commercially?
Yes. The output of .htaccess Gen belongs entirely to you, with no licensing restrictions.
What browsers does .htaccess Gen support?
Every modern browser released in the last three years: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, Opera.
Are my files uploaded to a server when I use .htaccess Gen?
.htaccess Gen processes everything in your browser using local APIs. Your files never leave your device.
Will .htaccess Gen change my original file?
Never. .htaccess Gen only reads your input file and produces a new output file.

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