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.htaccess Generator
Generate common Apache .htaccess rules: force HTTPS, www redirects, GZIP compression and browser caching.
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About the .htaccess Generator
Generates common Apache .htaccess rules — force HTTPS, redirect www, enable GZIP and browser caching — without hand-writing directives you might get wrong.
What this tool checks
- Force HTTPS and www redirects
- Enable GZIP compression
- Add browser-cache headers
Frequently asked questions
Where does .htaccess go?
In the folder you want it to affect (usually the site root) on an Apache server. Nginx uses a different config format.
Will a wrong rule break my site?
Yes — a bad .htaccess can cause 500 errors, so back up the original and test after changes.
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