.htaccess Generator
Generate Apache .htaccess rules without memorizing arcane syntax. Toggle common directives: force HTTPS, www redirect, browser caching, gzip/Deflate compression, custom error pages, directory listing, hotlink protection, and password protection.
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What is .htaccess?
.htaccess is a per-directory Apache configuration file. Rules in it take effect immediately without restarting the server, making it ideal for redirects, security headers, and caching rules on shared hosting.
Will this work on my shared host?
Most cPanel/Namecheap/Bluehost-style shared hosts run Apache and support .htaccess. Nginx does not — you'll need to convert the rules to nginx.conf directives.
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