Apache Config Generator

The Apache Config Generator is a free online tool that generate apache virtualhost and .htaccess configs with ssl, reverse proxy, php-fpm, mod_deflate, security headers, rewrites, and directory options. 6 presets.. It runs entirely in your browser with no installation or sign-up needed.

Two: httpd.conf VirtualHost block for sites-available, and .htaccess for directory-level overrides.

Six: Static Site, WordPress, Laravel, Django, Node.js Proxy, SPA.

No. Everything runs client-side.

Yes, the Apache Config Generator is 100% free with no registration, no hidden fees, and no usage limits. All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy.

Absolutely. The Apache Config Generator processes everything client-side in your browser. No data is uploaded to or stored on any server. Your content remains private on your device at all times.

Yes, the Apache Config Generator is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on any device with a modern web browser -- no app download required.

No account or registration is needed. Simply open the Apache Config Generator in your browser and start using it immediately. There are no sign-up walls or usage restrictions.

Simply enter your input in the provided field, adjust any settings to your preference, and the tool will process it instantly. You can then copy the result to your clipboard or download it.

The Apache Config Generator works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, use the latest version of your preferred browser.

A VirtualHost block lives in the main server config (typically in sites-available) and defines a whole site: ServerName, DocumentRoot, logging, the Directory block, and SSL. It loads once at startup, so it's fast and can use any directive Apache supports. A .htaccess file sits inside your web root and applies only to that directory and its subfolders. Apache re-reads it on every request, which is slower, and it can only contain directives your host permits through AllowOverride. You use .htaccess when you don't control the main config, such as on shared hosting; you use VirtualHost when you have root access and want the best performance. This generator emits whichever format you choose, wrapping .htaccess rules in IfModule guards so they degrade safely. Toggle the output format at the top and compare both for your setup.

Many directives only work if the matching Apache module is loaded. ProxyPass and ProxyPassReverse require mod_proxy (plus mod_proxy_http or mod_proxy_fcgi for the backend type), the security and HSTS headers need mod_headers, gzip compression needs mod_deflate, and the PHP-FPM handler routes through mod_proxy_fcgi. If a module isn't enabled, Apache either ignores the line or refuses to start with a syntax error. That's why this tool labels each generated block with the module it depends on, for example "requires mod_proxy" or "requires mod_headers" — the output doubles as a checklist. On Debian and Ubuntu you enable a module with a2enmod, then reload Apache. After generating your config here, scan those comments, enable any missing modules, and run apachectl configtest before reloading to catch problems early.

The cleanest way is a dedicated port 80 VirtualHost whose only job is to send visitors to HTTPS, rather than a rewrite buried inside your main config. When you enable SSL in this generator, it writes exactly that: a separate VirtualHost on port 80 with a permanent redirect to the https:// version of the same host, while the real site lives in the port 443 block. This keeps the redirect simple, cache-friendly, and easy to read. You can also add HSTS, which tells browsers to use HTTPS automatically on future visits; the tool emits a Strict-Transport-Security header with includeSubDomains and preload and a max-age you set. Note that HSTS only takes effect after the first successful HTTPS visit, so test your certificate first. Enable SSL in the panel and the redirect host is generated for you.

The SSL output is deliberately modern: it enables only TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 and explicitly disables SSLv3, TLS 1.0, and TLS 1.1, which are obsolete and flagged by security scanners. It also writes a sane cipher suite and references your certificate and key paths, which you fill in for your own files. Optionally it adds HSTS with a configurable max-age, includeSubDomains, and preload so browsers stick to HTTPS. These defaults aim for a strong rating without breaking modern clients, but TLS 1.3 support depends on your Apache and OpenSSL versions, so very old servers may need a tweak. Because the config never leaves your browser, your certificate paths stay private. Turn on the SSL section, enter your cert and key locations, and copy the hardened block straight into sites-available.

Two common security mistakes are exposing dotfiles like .env, .git, or .htpasswd, and letting Apache auto-generate a browsable listing when no index file exists. This tool guards against both. It can add a rule that denies access to files beginning with a dot, so secrets and version-control folders aren't downloadable over the web. For listings, the Directory options let you control the Options directive — removing Indexes turns off automatic directory browsing — alongside AllowOverride and Require for access control. The Static Site preset, for instance, ships with directory listing disabled and AllowOverride None. These are sensible production defaults, but you should still confirm sensitive paths aren't served and keep secrets outside DocumentRoot entirely. Open the Directory options section, enable the dotfile-deny rule, and adjust Options to match how locked-down you want the site.