How to use this developer tool
- Choose the canonical host behavior.
- Enter source and destination redirects.
- Select performance and security blocks.
- Review the required modules and test on staging.
#076 · Web Meta & Server Files Developer Tool
HTACCESS Generator
Generate Apache .htaccess rules for HTTPS redirects, host canonicalization, compression, caching, directory protection, and common security controls.
Developer Input
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What this developer tool does
The generator assembles compatible Apache directives and flags common redirect-loop and missing-host risks.
Validate host and redirect rows → build mod_rewrite block → add optional compression and security directives → summarize required modules.
Back up the existing file and test on staging. Invalid Apache directives can cause an HTTP 500 error.
Example
Force HTTPS, redirect www to the canonical host, compress text assets, and redirect an old path to a new URL.
Tips for better output
- Do not enable both www and non-www redirects.
- Keep destination URLs different from source URLs.
- Confirm that AllowOverride permits the generated directives.
FAQ
How do I force HTTPS with .htaccess?
Use a mod_rewrite condition that checks HTTPS and redirects to the secure canonical URL.
How do I redirect www to non-www without a loop?
Match only the non-canonical host and redirect once to the preferred host.
How do I remove an old HTML URL with a 301 redirect?
Add a specific RewriteRule from the old path to the new canonical path.
How do I enable Gzip compression in .htaccess?
Use mod_deflate directives for compressible text-based content types.
Why does an .htaccess file cause a 500 error?
The server may reject unsupported directives, missing modules, invalid syntax, or disallowed overrides.
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Required modules
| Feature | Module |
|---|---|
| Redirects | mod_rewrite |
| Compression | mod_deflate |
| Headers / security | mod_headers |