.htaccess Redirect Generator

.htaccess Redirect Generator

Generate professional Apache .htaccess redirect rules instantly with templates, custom conditions, and status code support. Perfect for HTTP to HTTPS redirects, domain redirects, URL rewriting, and website migrations with comprehensive rule validation and deployment guidance.

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Quick Presets
Common redirect patterns for quick setup
Redirect Rules Configuration
Configure your .htaccess redirect rules for Apache servers

Available Templates

How it works: Define redirect rules using templates or custom entries. Each rule maps a source URL to a destination with a status code (301 for permanent, 302 for temporary). The generator produces a valid .htaccess file for Apache servers with mod_rewrite support.

Complete Guide: .htaccess Redirect Generator

Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively

What is Htaccess Redirect Generator?

The Htaccess Redirect Generator creates Apache .htaccess redirect rules. It supports 301 (permanent) and 302 (temporary) redirects, www/non-www redirects, HTTP/HTTPS enforcement, and custom pattern matching with regex. The tool generates the RewriteRule directives you need. All processing happens in the browser.

This tool builds .htaccess RewriteRule and Redirect directives based on your input. It handles common redirect scenarios and outputs the Apache configuration text.

Key Features
301 and 302 redirect rules
www to non-www and vice versa
HTTP to HTTPS enforcement
Custom URL pattern matching
Copy rules to clipboard
Download as .htaccess file
Runs in the browser with no uploads
Apache-compatible output
Common Use Cases
When and why you might need this tool

Redirecting old URLs to new ones

Generate 301 redirect rules for a site migration to preserve SEO link equity.

Enforcing HTTPS

Create rules that redirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS.

Standardizing www vs non-www

Generate redirects to ensure all traffic goes to your preferred domain variant.

Redirecting specific pages

Create redirect rules for individual pages that have moved to new URLs.

How to Use This Tool
Step-by-step guide to get the best results
1

Select redirect type

Choose 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary).

2

Enter source and destination

Type the old URL path and the new URL path.

3

Generate

Click Generate. The tool creates the .htaccess rules.

4

Copy or download

Copy the rules or download them as a .htaccess file.

Pro Tips
1

Use 301 for permanent redirects to preserve SEO value.

2

Use 302 for temporary redirects during maintenance or A/B testing.

3

Place redirect rules at the top of your .htaccess file.

4

Test redirects in a browser before deploying to production.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 301 and 302?

301 is a permanent redirect that tells search engines to transfer link equity to the new URL. 302 is a temporary redirect that preserves the original URL in search results.

Where do I put the .htaccess file?

Place it in the root directory of your Apache website. Apache reads .htaccess files in each directory.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. All generation happens in your browser. Nothing is transmitted.

Does it work with Nginx?

No. .htaccess is Apache-specific. For Nginx, you need to convert the rules to Nginx rewrite directives.

Can I redirect using regex patterns?

Yes. The tool supports RewriteRule with regex patterns for matching URL patterns.