Redirects allow you to forward visitors from one URL to another.
This is commonly used when a website moves, a page is renamed, or traffic should be sent to a different location.

Redirects configured in cPanel work on the server level and take effect immediately.

What Redirects Are Used For #

Redirects are commonly used to:

• Forward an old domain to a new domain
• Redirect one page to another page
• Force visitors to use a specific URL
• Prevent access to outdated pages

Redirects help avoid broken links and visitor confusion.

Where to Find Redirects in cPanel #

1. Log in to cPanel
2. Go to the Domains section
3. Click Redirects

This opens the Redirects management interface.

Types of Redirects #

Permanent Redirect (301) #

• Used when a URL has permanently changed
• Search engines update their records
• Recommended for most website changes

Temporary Redirect (302) #

• Used when a redirect is temporary
• Search engines do not update indexing
• Less commonly used

If you are unsure, use a 301 redirect.

Setting Up a Redirect #

To create a redirect:

1. Select the redirect type (301 or 302)
2. Choose the domain to redirect from
3. Enter the source path
4. Enter the destination URL
5. Save the redirect

Redirects apply immediately after saving.

Redirecting a Full Domain #

To redirect an entire domain:

• Leave the source path empty
• Enter the destination domain

Example:

• example.com → newexample.com

Redirecting a Single Page #

To redirect a specific page:

• Enter the page path only

Example:

• /old-page.html → /new-page.html

When Not to Use Redirects #

Do not use redirects to:

• Replace proper DNS configuration
• Hide website errors
• Bypass hosting limits

Redirects do not replace correct website setup.

Common Mistakes #

• Creating redirect loops
• Using the wrong redirect type
• Redirecting to invalid URLs
• Conflicts with CMS-level redirects

If a website behaves unexpectedly, check for multiple redirects.

Responsibility and Impact #

You are responsible for:

• Correct redirect configuration
• Avoiding redirect chains
• Testing redirects after creation

Incorrect redirects can make a website inaccessible.