htaccess Generator
Generate Apache .htaccess files for redirects, security, caching, and more
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📄What is .htaccess?
The .htaccess (hypertext access) file is a configuration file used by Apache web servers. It allows you to make configuration changes on a per-directory basis without modifying the main server configuration.
Common uses include URL redirects, access control, custom error pages, MIME type configuration, and enabling features like gzip compression and browser caching. Changes take effect immediately without restarting the server.
Common .htaccess Directives
RewriteRule
Defines URL rewriting rules. Used for redirects, clean URLs, and routing requests to different files.
Options
Controls server features like directory listing (Indexes), symbolic links (FollowSymLinks), and more.
Order/Deny/Allow
Controls access to files and directories. Can block specific IPs, user agents, or file types.
ErrorDocument
Specifies custom error pages for HTTP status codes like 404, 403, and 500.
Security Best Practices
A properly configured .htaccess file is crucial for website security. Here are essential security measures:
- Block sensitive files: Prevent access to .env, .sql, .log, and backup files
- Disable directory listing: Prevent visitors from browsing your file structure
- Force HTTPS: Encrypt all traffic between users and your server
- Prevent hotlinking: Stop other sites from using your bandwidth for images
- Block malicious bots: Reduce server load from unwanted crawlers
Always test your .htaccess changes on a staging environment first, as syntax errors can make your entire site inaccessible.
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