.htaccess Generator

Generate redirect (301) and other Apache rules from form input.

About this tool

This tool generates .htaccess redirect code in one click. Three features: 1) Enter redirect type, source URL, destination via form, 2) 301 redirect, www normalization, HTTPS redirect supported, 3) Copy generated code directly. Ideal for domain change and URL normalization.

Tool interface 

  
 
 
    
 
 
 
Usage
 
     
  1. Enter redirect type, source URL, destination in the form
  2. Generated .htaccess code is displayed
  3. Copy and place in document root
    4.  
 
 
 
When to use
 
Domain change 301, www normalization, HTTP→HTTPS redirect.
 
 
 
Examples
 
http→https, www→non-www, old URL→new URL redirects.
 
  
 
FAQ
 
 
 
301 vs 302?
 
301 = permanent (SEO passes to new URL). 302 = temporary.
 
 
Where to put .htaccess?
 
Document root (e.g. public_html). Applies to that directory and below.
 
 
How to write .htaccess 301?
 
Redirect 301 /old /new. This tool generates from form input.
 
 
Redirect HTTP to HTTPS?
 
Enter redirect type, source, destination in this tool. Get HTTPS redirect .htaccess.
 
 
Unify www to non-www?
 
.htaccess 301 from www to non-www. This tool generates the code.
 
 
Domain change redirect?
 
301 from old to new domain. Important for SEO pass-through. This tool generates.
 
 
.htaccess vs nginx?
 
.htaccess = Apache. nginx uses different config. Use .htaccess on Apache.
 
 
Prevent redirect loop?
 
Conditional check for HTTPS/www. This tool's output handles common cases.
 
 
How to use .htaccess generator?
 
Enter redirect type, source URL, destination. Copy generated .htaccess.
 
 
Multiple redirects?
 
Write multiple Redirect lines. Generate one per rule with this tool, combine.
 
 
 
 
   
 
Keywords covered on this page
 
.htaccess Generator is a free developer tool for searches like .htaccess Generator. Generate redirect (301) and other Apache rules from form input.
 
 
 
Basic workflow
 
     
  1. Enter redirect type, source URL, destination in the form
  2. Generated .htaccess code is displayed
  3. Copy and place in document root
    4.  
 
 
Practical use cases
 
     
  • Domain change 301, www normalization, HTTP→HTTPS redirect.
  • This tool generates .htaccess redirect code in one click. Three features: 1) Enter redirect type, source URL, destination via form, 2) 301 redirect, www normalization, HTTPS redirect supported, 3) Copy generated code directly. Ideal for domain change and URL normalization.
  • 301 redirect generation
  • www, HTTPS redirect
    •  
 
 
 
Privacy & data handling
 
Data stays on your device; we do not store it on our servers.
 
 
 
Things to watch out for
 
     
  • Always double-check before pasting output into production
  • Try incognito if extensions break the page
  • Wait for processing on large inputs
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Frequently asked questions
 
 
 
Is .htaccess Generator free?
 
Free to use, no sign-up required.
 
 
Is data sent to a server?
 
Data stays on your device; we do not store it on our servers.
 
 
Supported browsers?
 
Tested on recent Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
 
 
Offline use?
 
Core features work offline after the first load.
 
 
vs CLI or desktop apps?
 
.htaccess Generator is an install-free online alternative to CLI or desktop apps.
 
 
When to use it?
 
Use it when: Domain change 301, www normalization, HTTP→HTTPS redirect.
 
 
Usage example?
 
Example: http→https, www→non-www, old URL→new URL redirects.
 
 
Main features?
 
301 redirect generation, www, HTTPS redirect, Copy code
 
 
How is this different from similar tools?
 
.htaccess Generator runs in the browser with no install—ideal for quick checks before heavier CLI or IDE workflows.
 
 
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Tool set
 
 
 
Web Dev Starter Set