How to Create a Redirect in cPanel

How to Create a Redirect in cPanel

URL redirects allow you to automatically send visitors from one page or domain to another. Redirects are commonly used after changing URLs, migrating websites, or forwarding old pages to new locations.

Steps to Create a Redirect

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Go to the Domains section and click Redirects.
3. Select the redirect type: Permanent (301) or Temporary (302).
4. Select the domain you want to redirect.
5. Enter the old URL path if needed.
6. Enter the destination URL where visitors should be redirected.
7. Click Add to save the redirect.
8. Test the old URL to confirm the redirect is working correctly.

When to Use Redirects

• Redirect old pages to new URLs.
• Move a website to a new domain.
• Redirect HTTP traffic to HTTPS.
• Fix broken or outdated links.

Final Thoughts

Using redirects correctly helps improve user experience and preserves search engine rankings when website URLs change. Always use a 301 redirect for permanent URL changes whenever possible.