Apache .htaccess Generator - HTTPS Redirects, WWW Canonicalization, Caching & Security
Build tested Apache `mod_rewrite`, `mod_expires`, and `mod_headers` rules, configure SEO-safe 301 HTTPS/WWW canonical redirects, static asset browser caching, and directory protection in seconds.
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Instructions
How to use it
Follow these steps in the workspace above.
- Toggle your desired Apache rules (Force HTTPS, canonical WWW or non-WWW, custom 301 redirects, browser caching, and security headers).
- Review the generated Apache configuration directives live.
- Copy the configuration into your Apache or LiteSpeed document root directory.
Guide
How it works
On Apache HTTP Server and LiteSpeed Web Server environments, per-directory configuration files control URL rewriting, canonical redirects, and HTTP response headers. Our generator outputs tested directives so you avoid redirect loops and syntax errors.
Critical Apache Snippets for Technical SEO & Speed
- Single-Hop 301 HTTPS + Canonical Host Redirect: Consolidating http, https, www, and non-www variants via a permanent 301 redirect prevents duplicate indexing and passes 100% of link equity to your canonical domain.
- Far-Future Browser Caching (mod_expires): Setting 1-year cache lifetimes on immutable WebP/JPG images, WOFF2 fonts, and hashed CSS/JS bundles eliminates repeat downloads and boosts Core Web Vitals.
- Directory Listing Protection: Disabling directory indexes prevents visitors from listing folder contents when an index file is missing.
Running Nginx instead of Apache? Switch to our Nginx Config Generator, and verify your live server headers afterward with the HTTP Security Headers Checker.
A 301 (Moved Permanently) redirect tells Google and browsers that a URL has permanently moved, transferring SEO ranking signals to the new destination. A 302 (Found / Temporary) redirect does not consolidate canonical URLs permanently.
Ensure AllowOverride is enabled for your document root directory in your virtual host settings, and confirm that mod_rewrite and mod_headers are active.
Yes! OpenLiteSpeed and LiteSpeed Enterprise natively parse standard Apache mod_rewrite, mod_expires, and mod_headers directives.
