Free .htaccess Generator Online — Apache & cPanel Config Tool

Also See: .htaccess for cPanel Secure Password Free Base64 Encode/Decode

How to Use .htaccess Generator

Toggle the switches for the Apache rules you need. The code output updates in real time with syntax highlighting. When ready, click Copy to clipboard or Download to save the .htaccess file directly.

Why Use This Tool

Toggle switches for each Apache rule
Code updates live with syntax highlighting
Add custom rules in the text box at the bottom
Click Download to save as a .htaccess file

What You Get

✓9 configurable rules

✓Live syntax-highlighted code

✓Custom rules textarea

✓One-click .htaccess download

✓File size and line count

✓cPanel-compatible code

Configuration Options Live Preview

Force HTTPS Recommended

Redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS. Improves SEO and security.

Remove WWW SEO

Redirect www.yourdomain.com → yourdomain.com (canonical URL).

Force WWW SEO

Redirect yourdomain.com → www.yourdomain.com. Choose one — not both.

Enable Gzip Compression Performance

Compress HTML, CSS, JS responses. Can reduce page size by 70%+.

Browser Caching Performance

Set cache headers for static assets. Improves repeat-visit load times.

Disable Directory Browsing Security

Prevents visitors from viewing file listings in directories without an index file.

Protect .htaccess File Security

Block direct browser access to the .htaccess file itself.

Set Custom 404 Page UX

Send users to a custom 404 error page instead of the server default.

Custom 404 page path

Hotlink Protection Bandwidth

Block other sites from embedding your images directly (saves bandwidth).

Your domain (for hotlink protection)

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Custom Rules Appended to output

Add your own Apache directives

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Common Use Cases

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Force HTTPS on cPanel hosting

Automatically redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS after installing an SSL certificate — required for security and Google's ranking algorithm.

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Improve site speed with Gzip

Enable Gzip compression to reduce HTML, CSS, and JavaScript file sizes by 60–80%, directly improving Google PageSpeed scores.

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Secure Apache directory listing

Prevent visitors from viewing file listings in directories without an index file — a critical security measure for all Apache sites.

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Set browser caching rules

Tell browsers how long to cache images, CSS, and JavaScript files — reducing server load and speeding up repeat visits by returning users.

Toolzoid .htaccess Generator vs Manual Configuration

✓ No Apache documentation needed

Writing .htaccess manually requires memorizing directive syntax and consulting Apache docs. Toolzoid provides toggle switches — no syntax knowledge required.

✓ Live syntax-highlighted preview

See your .htaccess code update in real time as you toggle options, with color-coded directives for easy readability.

✓ Tested, production-ready code

Every generated directive follows Apache best practices and is tested for compatibility with standard cPanel hosting environments.

✓ One-click download

Download a ready-to-upload .htaccess file — no copying, pasting, or file creation needed.

How do I force HTTPS with .htaccess?

Add these lines to your .htaccess: RewriteEngine On, RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off, RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301]. Toolzoid generates this automatically with the Force HTTPS toggle.

How do I disable directory browsing in Apache?

Add 'Options -Indexes' to your .htaccess file. This prevents visitors from seeing directory listings when no index file exists. Toolzoid generates this with the Disable Directory Browsing toggle.

Does .htaccess work on all hosting?

.htaccess works on any Apache web server — including all cPanel hosts like Bluehost, Hostgator, SiteGround, GoDaddy, and Namecheap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .htaccess file?+

A .htaccess file is a directory-level Apache configuration file used by cPanel hosts like Hostgator, Bluehost, SiteGround, and GoDaddy. It controls redirects, security rules, compression, caching, and more without needing to edit the main server config.

Where do I upload the .htaccess file?+

Upload it to your website's root directory — usually called public_html. You can do this via FTP/SFTP or through cPanel's File Manager. Make sure "Show Hidden Files" is enabled since .htaccess starts with a dot.

Why should I enable Gzip compression?+

Gzip reduces the file size of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files sent to browsers by 60–80%. This significantly improves page load speed, which is a Google ranking factor and improves user experience.

Can I enable both "Remove WWW" and "Force WWW" at the same time?+

No — these are conflicting redirects. Enable only one based on your preferred canonical URL. Most modern sites use the non-www version (yourdomain.com), but your choice should match what Google Search Console has indexed.

Will this work with WordPress?+

Yes. The generated rules are compatible with WordPress. If your site uses WordPress, your .htaccess already has WordPress-specific rewrite rules — paste the generated code above or below them (not replacing them).

.htaccess Generator Online