WordPress .htaccess Generator

Generate standard rewrite rules plus optional security rules for .htaccess.

.htaccess Configuration

Permalink Structure

Standard WordPress Permalinks

Security Rules

Block xmlrpc.php (Prevents DDoS attacks)

Disable Directory Browsing

Block Access to Dotfiles (.htaccess, .git, etc.)

Protect wp-config.php

Block PHP Execution in Uploads

Add Security Headers

Generated .htaccess

Important: Always backup your existing .htaccess file before replacing it. Test thoroughly after deployment.

Features

Generate WordPress permalink rewrite rules
Add security hardening rules
Block xmlrpc.php to prevent DDoS attacks
Protect sensitive files and directories
Prevent PHP execution in uploads folder

How to Use

Select the permalink structure (usually standard)
Choose which security rules to include
Click "Generate .htaccess" to create the file
Backup your existing .htaccess file
Copy and paste the generated code into your .htaccess
Test your website to ensure everything works