# Generate .htaccess Rules

> Generate Apache.htaccess rules for redirects, rewrites, security headers, and caching. Open a tab, paste, done. Close it and it is gone.

Live tool: https://lofttools.com/tools/dev-tools/htaccess-generator

Category: Dev Tools

## How it works

1. **Choose rules** — Select the rules you need — redirects, HTTPS force, caching, security headers
2. **Configure** — Customize each rule with your specific URLs and settings
3. **Copy code** — Copy the generated .htaccess code for your server

## FAQ

### Does it test the rules?

The generator validates syntax. Test on a staging server before deploying to production.

### What Apache version is supported?

Rules are generated for Apache 2.4+ with mod_rewrite enabled.

### Is it safe to paste production data?

Yes. The .htaccess output is built in JavaScript on this page and only ever exists in your browser tab. Production paths, secret URLs, and IP allowlists never leave your device.

## Privacy

This tool runs entirely in the browser. Files are not uploaded to a server. They never leave the user's device.

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