Security

.htaccess Generator

Assemble common Apache .htaccess patterns: HTTPS redirects, canonical www vs apex host, optional gzip, cache headers for static assets, SPA fallback, UTF-8, directory listing off, and blocks for sensitive extensions / .git. Output is built in your browser — nothing uploaded to DroidXP, same local model as our APK Analyzer and APK String Extractor.

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Required if you choose a canonical host redirect (www ↔ apex).

Test on staging. Enable mod_rewrite, mod_headers, mod_expires, mod_deflate, or mod_alias as noted in comments. WordPress and other apps may ship their own rules — merge carefully.

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What this generator does

It concatenates common Apache 2.4 patterns into one text file you can save as .htaccess in a directory whose requests it should affect. Options cover redirects, compression, caching, SPA routing, charset, and basic hardening — you should still read and adapt the result for your host (shared hosting, VPS, or behind a CDN).

Redirects and order of rules

HTTPS and canonical host rules use mod_rewrite. It is normal to take two hops in the browser when both apply (e.g. HTTP apex → HTTPS apex → HTTPS www). For production, consider consolidating rules on your edge (CDN / load balancer) if you need a single redirect.

Privacy

Options and output exist only in your browser session; preferences are stored in localStorage for this site. DroidXP does not receive your domain or generated file.

How to use this tool

  1. Step 1: Enter your apex domain if you use canonical host redirects.
  2. Step 2: Toggle options (HTTPS, caching, SPA, etc.) and watch the snippet update.
  3. Step 3: Copy, paste into .htaccess on a test environment, run smoke tests, then deploy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does DroidXP upload my .htaccess or domain?

No. Generation runs in your browser. Your settings are not sent to DroidXP servers for this tool.

Will this work on Nginx or IIS?

No — this output is for Apache (and compatible stacks like LiteSpeed with Apache-style overrides). Use your web server’s native config for other engines.

I get HTTP 500 after pasting — what now?

Comment out sections until the site loads — often a missing module (mod_rewrite, mod_headers) or a syntax typo. Check Apache error logs; some hosts disable certain directives in .htaccess.

Does this replace WordPress or Laravel rules?

No. CMS frameworks often ship their own rewrites. Merge carefully — duplicate RewriteEngine blocks can conflict; keep one engine block and combine conditions with help from your framework docs.

Where should .htaccess live?

Usually the document root or the directory subtree you want to control. Parent directories may already load rules — understand inheritance on your host.

Why block file extensions — could that break my app?

The block list is conservative; if you serve files ending in .sql or similar legitimately, remove or narrow the FilesMatch pattern. Always test downloads and admin uploads after changes.

SPA fallback breaks my API routes — why?

A catch-all to index.html can swallow requests that should hit PHP or APIs. Restrict the rule to your front-end path or exclude /api with extra RewriteCond lines (add manually).

Is long caching safe for CSS and JS?

Fine when filenames are content-hashed or versioned. If you deploy over the same URL, users may keep stale assets — use cache busting or shorter max-age for those files.

Does LiteSpeed read .htaccess?

Often yes when running with Apache compatibility, but behavior can differ. Validate on your actual host or edge configuration.

How is this different from the SSL Certificate Checker?

The SSL Certificate Checker helps review TLS deployment. This tool generates Apache config text for redirects and performance — complementary topics.

Can I use this for client sites professionally?

Treat output as a starting point. Production changes need review, backups, and rollback plans — not copy-paste without testing.

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