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.htaccess Builder Generator and helpful guide

Generate optimized .htaccess files for better SEO & security

.htaccess Builder

Important: Backup First!

Always backup your existing .htaccess file before replacing it. Test in a staging environment first. Incorrect configurations can break your site.

Configuration

Server Information

Apache Version

How to check Apache version:

cPanel: Server Information section
No cPanel: Create phpinfo.php with <?php phpinfo(); ?>
Not sure? Use 2.4+ (most servers use this)

Platform/CMS

I have root/admin access (enables PHP settings)

Redirects & URLs

Force HTTPS (HTTP HTTPS redirect)

WWW Preference

Trailing Slash

Add custom 301 redirect

Security

Security headers (X-Frame-Options, XSS Protection, etc.)

Protect sensitive files (.env, .git, logs, etc.)

Hotlink protection for images

Performance

GZIP compression

Brotli compression (if server supports it)

Browser caching (images: 1 year, CSS/JS: 1 month)

Additional Settings

Custom 404 error page

PHP settings (execution time, memory limit)

Max Execution Time (seconds)

Memory Limit

Generated .htaccess

Before Deploying - Testing Checklist

Backup your current .htaccess file
Test on staging environment first
Check all redirects work correctly
Verify site loads without 500 errors
Test from different browsers/devices
Monitor server error logs after deployment

# Configure options on the left to generate your .htaccess file

SEO & Performance Benefits

Select options to see benefits

How to Upload

Download or copy the generated code
Connect via FTP/SFTP or use cPanel File Manager
Navigate to your website's root directory (public_html)
Backup existing .htaccess if present
Upload/create new .htaccess file (note the dot prefix)
Set file permissions to 644
Test your website thoroughly

Pro Tips

Order Matters

Redirects should be processed before rewrite rules. This tool generates them in the correct order.

Test Thoroughly

After deployment, test all major pages, forms, and functionality. Check browser console for errors.

Monitor Performance

Use tools like GTmetrix or Google PageSpeed Insights to verify performance improvements.