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.htaccess Generator

Generate Apache rewrite, HTTPS, caching, and hotlink rules. Free, private, and local-first.

Use .htaccess Generator

Generate common Apache rewrite, redirect, caching, and hotlink rules.

.htaccess
RewriteEngine On

# Force HTTPS
RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]

# Browser caching
<IfModule mod_expires.c>
ExpiresActive On
ExpiresByType image/webp "access plus 1 year"
ExpiresByType image/png "access plus 1 year"
ExpiresByType text/css "access plus 1 month"
ExpiresByType application/javascript "access plus 1 month"
</IfModule>

Quick answer

.htaccess Generator is a free online tool that helps you generate Apache rewrite, HTTPS, caching, and hotlink rules. It runs in your browser, so you can work with development data, text, files, or generated output without creating an account.

About .htaccess Generator

.htaccess Generator helps you generate Apache rewrite, HTTPS, caching, and hotlink rules. It is designed for focused local-first workflows where you need a quick result without creating an account or sending your input to a server.

Common uses include preparing apache redirect rules, adding simple asset caching, creating launch checklists for seo migrations.

Use the examples, usage notes, FAQ, and related tools below when you need to compare formats, build sample data, validate inputs, or move into the next step of the same workflow.

What this tool does

Generate HTTPS redirect rules
Choose www or non-www redirects
Add basic browser caching snippets
Create a hotlink protection template

How to use .htaccess Generator

  1. 1

    Choose the redirect and caching rules you need.

  2. 2

    Review the generated .htaccess snippet.

  3. 3

    Replace placeholder domains where needed.

  4. 4

    Test carefully before using in production.

Examples

HTTPS

RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off

Cache

ExpiresByType image/webp access plus 1 year

Use cases

  • Preparing Apache redirect rules
  • Adding simple asset caching
  • Creating launch checklists for SEO migrations
  • Documenting server rules for clients

Related workflow

After using .htaccess Generator, many workflows continue with related tools for validation, conversion, cleanup, mock data, or final export.

Privacy and usage notes

CodeVella tools are designed to run locally in your browser. Your input is not uploaded to a server, and no account is required.

Generated test data is intended for development, QA, demos, and safe internal workflows.

Frequently asked questions

Is my data uploaded?+

No. This tool is designed to run locally in your browser.

Do I need an account?+

No signup is required for CodeVella tools.

Can incorrect .htaccess rules break a site?+

Yes. Always test rules on staging or keep a backup before deploying to production, especially redirect and rewrite rules.

Does this work on every host?+

No. .htaccess is for Apache-compatible hosting. Nginx, Cloudflare Pages, Vercel, and Netlify use different configuration formats.

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