301 or 302 — which should I use?

301 for permanent moves (passes most ranking signals); 302 only when the move is genuinely temporary, like maintenance or A/B tests.

Where in .htaccess do redirects go?

Near the top, before CMS rewrite blocks (e.g. WordPress rules), so they execute first. Always back the file up before editing.

Why both HTTPS and www rules?

Each creates a duplicate version of every URL. Canonicalizing to one form concentrates ranking signals and avoids duplicate-content issues.

.htaccess Redirect Generator

Emit paste-ready Apache redirect rules for moved pages plus optional HTTPS and www canonicalization.

Generate Apache .htaccess redirect rules instantly. Free online redirect generator for 301/302 redirects, HTTPS and www canonicalization.

About Redirect Rules

Emit paste-ready Apache redirect rules for moved pages plus optional HTTPS and www canonicalization.

Moving a page without a redirect strands its rankings and breaks bookmarks. This generator writes the exact Apache directives: a 301 (permanent, transfers ranking signals) or 302 (temporary) line, plus optional canonical blocks that force HTTPS and a single www form.

Paste the output near the top of your .htaccess, test with curl or a redirect checker, and keep old rules for at least a year. Everything is generated locally in your browser.

Where it is used

Site migrations, HTTP→HTTPS moves, www consolidation, and retiring old URLs without losing rankings.

How to use the Redirect Rules

Old Path (e.g. /old-page) — enter the value (e.g. /old-page).
New URL (e.g. https://example.com/new-page) — enter the value (e.g. https://example.com/new-page).
Redirect Type — enter the value.
Also add force-HTTPS block — enter the value.
Also add non-www → www block — enter the value.
Calculate — press the Calculate button to see the result instantly above.

Formula

Redirect <code> <old> <new> + optional HTTPS/www RewriteCond blocks.

Examples

Example

oldPath:/old-page

newUrl:https://example.com/new-page

redirectType:301

forceHttps:true

forceWww:false

Result: Redirect 301 /old-page https://example.com/new-page + HTTPS block

Frequently Asked Questions

301 or 302 — which should I use?: 301 for permanent moves (passes most ranking signals); 302 only when the move is genuinely temporary, like maintenance or A/B tests.
Where in .htaccess do redirects go?: Near the top, before CMS rewrite blocks (e.g. WordPress rules), so they execute first. Always back the file up before editing.
Why both HTTPS and www rules?: Each creates a duplicate version of every URL. Canonicalizing to one form concentrates ranking signals and avoids duplicate-content issues.

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