Why is a 301 redirect preferred for SEO?

A 301 redirect signifies a permanent move, signaling Google to pass 90-99% of the original page's ranking authority (link equity) to the new destination URL.

Developer Tools

.htaccess Configuration & Redirect Generator

Generate robust Apache web server .htaccess configuration files without memorizing mod_rewrite syntax. Set up 301 permanent redirects, enforce HTTPS, configure canonical domain routing (www vs non-www), and block malicious bots.

Generated 100% locally in your browser.

.htaccess Generator

Browser-based developer converters, network calculators, security analyzers, and SEO generators.

cURL Command Input

JavaScript fetch() Code

fetch("https://api.example.com/v1/data", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": "Bearer my_secret_token",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
},
  body: JSON.stringify({"name": "Toolxilla", "active": true})
})
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

How to Use .htaccess Generator & Redirect Maker

Select Directives

Toggle HTTPS enforcement, canonical domain preferences, and directory browsing.

Add Custom Redirects

Input source URLs and target 301 redirect destinations.

Copy Configuration

Copy the clean Apache configuration code or download your .htaccess file.

About .htaccess Generator & Redirect Maker

The .htaccess file provides directory-level configuration for Apache servers. Using mod_rewrite, server administrators can manipulate incoming HTTP requests before reaching the application layer, executing instant 301 redirects to preserve SEO backlink authority.

Supported Formats

.htaccessApache 2.4+

Key Features

One-click HTTPS/SSL rewrite enforcement rule generator
Canonical domain routing (Force WWW or Force non-WWW)
301 Permanent Redirect builder with regex pattern matching
Security hardening: Disable directory browsing (Options -Indexes) and protect wp-config
Custom HTTP error document routing (404, 403, 500)

Frequently Asked Questions

Upload the .htaccess file directly into the root directory of your website (often public_html or www on standard web hosting like Hostinger or cPanel).

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