.htaccess Redirect Generator

Create SEO-Safe 301 Redirects Instantly with .htaccess Rules

Need to redirect old URLs on your website? Our free .htaccess Redirect Generator Tool helps you create clean, SEO-friendly redirect rules that you can copy and paste directly into your .htaccess file.

This tool supports 301 (Permanent) redirects and is perfect for developers, marketers, and website owners who want to manage URL changes without affecting search rankings.

What is a .htaccess Redirect?

A .htaccess redirect is a server-side instruction (used on Apache web servers) that tells browsers and search engines to forward users from one URL to another.

It’s especially useful when:

• A page URL has changed
• You’ve restructured your website
• You want to avoid broken links or 404 errors
• You’re preserving SEO value when moving content

How to Use the .htaccess Redirect Generator

To use the .htaccess redirect generator, follow the steps below.

1. Choose your redirect type – Currently supports 301 (Permanent).
2. Enter the source URL (relative path):
   For example: /old-page
3. Enter the destination URL:
   This can be absolute (e.g. https://example.com/new-page) or relative (e.g. /new-page).
4. (Optional) Add a comment to keep your rules organised.
5. Copy the generated .htaccess code and paste it into your server’s .htaccess file.

That’s it, your redirect is now ready to go live.

Why Use a 301 Redirect?

A 301 redirect is the most SEO-safe way to redirect a URL permanently. It informs search engines that the content has been moved, allowing link equity (PageRank) to be passed to the new page.

✅ Maintains SEO rankings
✅ Prevents broken links and 404s
✅ Improves user experience
✅ Helps search engines reindex new URLs correctly

When Should You Use .htaccess Redirects?

Reasons to use .htaccess are listed below.

• Migrating from HTTP to HTTPS
• Changing site structure (e.g. /blog/article → /articles/title)
• Updating old or outdated URLs
• Merging content pages
• Fixing backlinks pointing to non-existent URLs

They are powerful, lightweight, and processed at the server level — perfect for fast performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 301 redirect do?
A 301 redirect permanently forwards a user (and search engine) from one URL to another, while preserving most of the page’s SEO value.

How do I add a 301 redirect in .htaccess?
Use our generator to create the rule, then paste the output into your .htaccess file, usually located in your site’s root directory.

Can I use relative paths in the redirect?
Yes, you can use relative paths for both the source and destination if the destination is on the same domain.

Is this tool only for Apache servers?
Yes, this tool generates .htaccess rules, which are specific to Apache servers. Nginx and other web servers use different syntax.

Will this affect my SEO?
Correct use of 301 redirects helps your SEO by preserving link value and avoiding broken pages.

Try It Now

Use our .htaccess Redirect Generator Tool above to create 301 redirects for your website quickly and safely.

Just enter your source and destination URLs, and copy the output to your server.

No coding required.