How to Generate Apache .htaccess Rules
Step-by-step guide to creating .htaccess rules for HTTPS redirects, caching, security headers, and custom error pages using the DevHexLab .htaccess Generator.
Tool Used
.htaccess Generator
Open the .htaccess Generator
Navigate to /tools/developer/htaccess-generator.
Select the rules you need
Check the boxes for the rules to include: Force HTTPS, www redirect, custom 404/500 error pages, browser caching, gzip compression, security headers, and hotlink protection. Each rule is independent — enable only what applies to your server.
Configure rule options
Some rules have settings — the error page rule lets you enter custom paths, the caching rule lets you adjust expiry durations. Fill these in to match your site structure.
Copy and upload the file
Click Copy to copy the generated .htaccess content. Paste it into your site's root .htaccess file on the server, or download it directly. Test by making HTTP requests and checking the response headers with curl -I.
All done!
You are ready to use .htaccess Generator like a pro.