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.htaccess to Nginx Converter

Migrate your Apache configuration to Nginx with ease. Just paste and convert.

Apache .htaccess
Nginx Configuration

Important Note: Nginx rewrites work differently than Apache. Always test your generated configuration in a staging environment before deploying to production.

Understanding Nginx Rewrites

Transitioning from Apache to Nginx is one of the best moves you can make for your server's performance. However, the biggest hurdle is usually the .htaccess file.

Nginx does not support .htaccess files for architectural reasons (to improve speed and reduce disk I/O). Instead, all rules must be placed in the main server block.

Why Nginx is Faster

By removing support for per-directory configuration files, Nginx avoids checking for file existence on every single request, resulting in significant latency reductions.

Common Directives

  • RewriteRule ➜ rewrite
  • ErrorDocument ➜ error_page
  • DirectoryIndex ➜ index
  • Redirect 301 ➜ return 301

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I put the converted code?

The converted rules should go inside the server { ... } block of your Nginx configuration file (usually found in /etc/nginx/sites-available/).

Will my SEO be affected?

As long as your 301 redirects are properly converted, your SEO ranking will remain intact. Nginx is generally better for SEO due to faster page load speeds.