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.htaccess Rewrite Rule & 301 Redirect Generator

Generate copy paste Apache .htaccess 301 redirects, mod_rewrite rules, and Nginx configurations entirely in your browser. 100% free web utility.

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Direct Reference: Quick Apache 301 Rewrite Syntax

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteRule ^old-path/?$ /new-path/ [R=301,L]
</IfModule>

Always declare RewriteEngine On prior to defining rules. The R=301 flag instructs search engine crawlers that the move is permanent, passing canonical equity directly to the target URL.

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How to Use the .htaccess Rewrite Rule & 301 Redirect Generator

1 Select your web server architecture: Apache (.htaccess) or NGINX (nginx.conf).
2 Choose a rule preset: Single 301 redirect, Force HTTPS, WWW canonicalization, Trailing slash, or Bot blocker.
3 Configure source and target URL parameters.
4 Copy or download the production-ready server configuration file directly.

Methodology & Algorithmic Standards

Compiles strict Apache mod_rewrite directives (`RewriteRule`, `RewriteCond`) and NGINX return blocks (`return 301`, `rewrite ^...$ ... permanent`), preserving query strings and canonical link equity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I redirect an entire domain in .htaccess? ▼

Declare RewriteEngine On, match the old host with RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^(www\.)?olddomain\.com$ [NC], and apply RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://newdomain.com/$1 [R=301,L,NE]. This permanently transfers every path and URL parameter cleanly to your new domain.

What is the difference between 301 and 302 redirects? ▼

A 301 redirect signals a permanent move, instructing Google and search engines to transfer canonical link equity (PageRank) to the destination URL and update their index. A 302 redirect indicates a temporary move, keeping the original URL indexed for promotions or short term maintenance.

How do I fix redirect loops in Apache? ▼

Infinite ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS loops typically stem from conflicting HTTPS or WWW rules, missing [L] (Last Rule) flags, or a reverse proxy like Cloudflare forwarding HTTP to Apache. Check X-Forwarded-Proto headers using RewriteCond %{HTTP:X-Forwarded-Proto} !https and consolidate duplicate host rules.

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