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.htaccess Editor

Edit .htaccess directly from WordPress — syntax highlighting, auto-backup, validation, and quick-insert common rules.

⏱ 4 min read 👤 Advanced 📦 v6.0+

Where to Find This Tab

Go to SEO Rank Genius → Tools & Analytics → .htaccess Editor (fifth tab under “Utilities”).

The Editor

Full-featured code editor with:

  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Auto-backup on every save
  • Validation for common errors
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Caution: Bad .htaccess rules can make your site inaccessible. Always back up first.

Quick-Insert Rules

  • Force HTTPS — Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
  • WWW redirect — Normalize domain
  • Block bad bots — Block spam crawlers
  • GZIP compression — Enable compression
  • Browser caching — Cache headers for assets

Troubleshooting

Site Down After Editing

  • Access via FTP and rename .htaccess to .htaccess.bak.
  • Or restore from the plugin’s backup list.