How do I create a redirect?
How do I create a redirect?
For video and more detailed illustration on how to create a redirect.
Copy or click the link below to view the full tutorial: How to create a redirect
- Login to cPanel
Enter your username, password provided for your hosting account.
Once entered, click Log In.
2.Locate and click on the "Redirects" icon under the "Domains" category.
3.Choose the type of redirect:
Permanent (301) or Temporary (302).
4.Select the domain you want to redirect.
Click the drop arrow and select the domain you want to redirect.
5.Enter the destination URL.
Choose Whether you want to redirect the www.mywebdev.co.zw url as well or not
6.Click on the "Add" button to create the redirect.
Redirect will now appear under Current Redirects:
Difference Between a 301 and 302 Redirect in cPanel
|
301 Redirect (Permanent) |
Feature |
302 Redirect (Temporary) |
|
Tells browsers & search engines that the page has moved permanently. |
Purpose |
Tells browsers & search engines that the page is temporarily moved. |
|
Cached by browsers and search engines. |
Caching Behavior |
Not cached, search engines check the original URL often. |
|
When a page or website has permanently moved to a new location. |
When to Use |
When the move is temporary, like for A/B testing or seasonal promotions. |
|
Moving oldsite.com to newsite.com permanently. |
Example Use Case |
A product is temporarily unavailable, so you redirect users to another page. |
