Easily generate Apache .htaccess 301 and 302 redirect rules for website migrations. Copy and paste optimized code for your server configuration instantly.
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Free Online HTACCESS Redirect Generator
Overview
A clean, professional, and highly responsive web-based utility that allows users to quickly generate Apache RewriteRule configurations. This tool is designed for SEOs, web developers, and site administrators managing website migrations.
Key Features
- Dynamic Redirect Table: Users can add or remove multiple redirect rows.
- Bulk Generation: Generate entire blocks of
RewriteRuleconfigurations at once. - Type Selection: Toggle between 301 (Permanent) and 302 (Temporary) redirects.
- Syntax Validation: Basic client-side validation to ensure URLs are formatted correctly.
- Copy-to-Clipboard: One-click functionality to copy the final code block.
- Regex Support: An optional advanced toggle to allow users to use regular expressions for pattern-based redirects.
UI Layout Specification
- Header: Minimalist navigation bar with the tool title and a brief descriptive subtitle.
- Main Tool Area:
- A centralized list-like interface where each row contains: Input (Old URL path), Output (New URL path), and a Dropdown (Redirect Type).
- An "Add Redirect" button to append new fields dynamically.
- A "Generate" button styled with a vibrant action color.
- Results Section: A read-only code display area with syntax highlighting (visual style) that updates in real-time as the user clicks generate.
- Instructional Footer: A small section below the code area explaining how to upload the code via FTP/SFTP.
Color Palette
- Primary: #2563eb (Vibrant Blue for primary actions)
- Background: #ffffff (White)
- Surface: #f9fafb (Light Gray for cards/containers)
- Text: #111827 (Dark Gray/Black for readability)
- Success/Border: #d1d5db (Subtle borders)
Animations & Interactions
- Smooth Transitions: Use CSS
transitionon buttons (hover states) and input fields (focus states). - Entrance: Subtle fade-in animation for new rows being added to the table.
- Feedback: A temporary "Copied!" tooltip indicator when the user clicks the copy button.
Technical Constraints & Directives
- Single File Architecture: All CSS, HTML, and JS must be inside one
.htmlfile. - Frameworks: Vanilla JavaScript only. Use Tailwind CSS via CDN for styling.
- Persistence: STRICTLY NO STORAGE. Do not use
localStorage,sessionStorage, or cookies. Maintain state using a local JavaScript object array only. If the page refreshes, the state is cleared. - No Modals: Use custom HTML overlay elements for any messages (e.g., copy confirmation). Do not use browser
alert()orprompt(). - Iframe Compatibility: Ensure the code runs perfectly in a sandboxed iframe. Use
target="_blank"for any external links.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using this application.
What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?
A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect that passes authority and SEO ranking to the new URL. A 302 redirect is temporary, informing search engines that the move is not permanent, so the original URL should be kept in the index.
How do I implement the generated .htaccess code?
Copy the generated code block and paste it into the .htaccess file located in the root directory of your Apache web server. Always back up your existing .htaccess file before making changes.
Is this tool secure?
Yes, this tool is entirely client-side. Your input data is never stored, tracked, or transmitted to any server. It runs strictly within your browser.
