Server Config Generator

Apache & Nginx Configuration Tool

Generate ready-to-use Apache .htaccess and Nginx configuration snippets. Select features with checkboxes and copy the generated config.

How to Use

Choose Server
Select 'Apache' for .htaccess files or 'Nginx' for nginx.conf configurations
Select Features
Check the boxes for features you need: HTTPS redirect, CORS, caching, compression, IP blocking, etc.
Copy Config
Click 'Generate' to create the configuration. Copy the output and paste it into your .htaccess or nginx.conf file

All configuration generation happens in your browser. No server data is sent anywhere.

Use Cases

Quick HTTPS Setup

Generate HTTPS redirect config when you've just installed an SSL certificate and need to force all traffic to HTTPS.

SEO Optimization

Create WWW redirect rules to consolidate domain authority and avoid duplicate content penalties.

Performance Tuning

Generate browser caching and Gzip compression configs to improve page load speed and reduce bandwidth.

API CORS Setup

Quickly enable CORS headers for APIs that need to accept requests from web applications on different domains.

Security Hardening

Generate IP blocking rules to prevent specific addresses from accessing your server (block malicious bots, attackers).

Server Migration

Recreate common server configurations when moving between Apache and Nginx or setting up new servers.

What is Server Configuration?

Server configuration files control how web servers (Apache, Nginx) handle requests. .htaccess (Apache) and nginx.conf (Nginx) let you set redirects, security headers, caching, compression, and more.

Apache vs Nginx

Apache uses .htaccess files in website directories for per-directory configuration. Nginx uses centralized nginx.conf files with server blocks. Apache is more flexible but slower; Nginx is faster but requires server reload for config changes.

Common Configuration Tasks

HTTPS redirect: Force secure connections. WWW redirect: Standardize domain format. CORS: Allow cross-origin API requests. Caching: Speed up repeat visits. Gzip: Reduce file sizes. IP blocking: Prevent unwanted access.

Best Practices

Always backup configs before changes. Test in staging first. Use HTTPS everywhere. Enable Gzip for text files. Set appropriate cache times (1 week for images, 1 day for CSS/JS). Block IPs only when necessary - use rate limiting instead when possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I put the .htaccess file?

Place it in your website's root directory (where index.html/index.php is). For Apache, make sure mod_rewrite is enabled. The file should be named exactly '.htaccess' (with the leading dot).

How do I edit nginx.conf?

Edit /etc/nginx/nginx.conf or site-specific files in /etc/nginx/sites-available/. After editing, test with 'nginx -t' and reload with 'sudo systemctl reload nginx' or 'sudo nginx -s reload'.

Can I use multiple features together?

Yes! Select all features you need. The generator combines them correctly. Order matters for some rules (HTTPS redirect should come first), which this tool handles automatically.

Will this work on shared hosting?

Apache/.htaccess usually works on shared hosting. Nginx requires server access (VPS/dedicated) since you need to edit nginx.conf and reload the server.

How do I test if HTTPS redirect works?

Visit http://yourdomain.com (not https://). You should automatically redirect to https://. Check browser developer tools Network tab to see the 301/302 redirect.

What's the difference between 'Add WWW' and 'Remove WWW'?

Add WWW: example.com → www.example.com. Remove WWW: www.example.com → example.com. Choose one for SEO - don't use both! Pick based on your preferred canonical domain.

Is it safe to enable CORS for all origins?

Only for public APIs. If your API handles sensitive data or authentication, restrict CORS to specific domains instead of '*' (all origins). Edit the generated config to replace '*' with your domain.

Why isn't my config working?

Apache: Check if mod_rewrite is enabled ('a2enmod rewrite' on Ubuntu). Nginx: Check syntax with 'nginx -t' and ensure you reloaded. Both: Check file permissions and server error logs.