Free Online Htaccess Redirect Generator

Single Page to New Page

Use this when you have moved a single page to a new location. It redirects visitors from the old path (e.g., `/about-us.html`) to a completely new URL (e.g., `https://example.com/about`).

Entire Domain to New Domain

Use this when you have moved your entire website from an old domain to a new one. This rule will redirect all pages from `old-domain.com` to the corresponding pages on `new-domain.com`.

WWW vs. non-WWW

Search engines see `www.example.com` and `example.com` as two different websites. This can cause duplicate content issues. Use these rules to choose one version as your primary (canonical) and force all traffic to it.

HTTP to HTTPS

This is a critical rule for security and SEO. It automatically forces all visitors to use the secure `https://` version of your website, even if they type `http://` in their browser.

Redirect Type (301 vs. 302)

**301 (Permanent)** is the most common and best for SEO. It tells search engines the move is permanent. **302 (Temporary)** should only be used if you plan to move the content back to the old URL in the future.

What is This Code?

The code generated by this tool is a set of directives for an Apache web server. These directives are written in a specific syntax that Apache understands, telling it how to handle requests for certain URLs. The `Redirect` and `RewriteRule` commands are powerful instructions that control how traffic flows through your website.

Where Do I Put This Code?

You need to place this code inside a special file named `.htaccess` (note the dot at the beginning). This file must be located in the **root directory** of your website, which is usually called `public_html`, `www`, or `htdocs`. If the file doesn't exist, you can create it using a plain text editor.

Important Best Practices

• **Backup First:** Always download a backup of your existing `.htaccess` file before making any changes. A small syntax error can take your entire website offline.
• **Paste at the Top:** Add the newly generated code to the very top of your `.htaccess` file. This ensures your new rules are processed before any other existing rules.
• **One `RewriteEngine On`:** If your file already contains `RewriteEngine On`, you do not need to add it again. It only needs to be declared once, at the beginning of the rewrite rules.
• **Test Immediately:** After uploading the modified file, immediately test the old URL in your browser to ensure the redirect is working as expected.

What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?

A **301 redirect** is permanent. It tells search engines that a page has moved for good, and they should transfer all SEO value (link equity) to the new URL. A **302 redirect** is temporary. It's used when you plan to bring the old page back later. For SEO, you should almost always use a 301 redirect.

Where do I put this code?

The generated code should be placed in your `.htaccess` file, which is located in the root directory of your website (usually the `public_html` or `www` folder). Add the code to the very top of the file to ensure it runs before other rules. Always back up your `.htaccess` file before making changes.

Do I need to include `RewriteEngine On`?

Yes, for redirects that use `RewriteRule` (like forcing HTTPS or WWW), you must have `RewriteEngine On` placed once at the top of your `.htaccess` file before any `RewriteRule` directives. Our tool includes it for convenience.