How to configure redirects in cPanel

This article describes how to use cPanel to configure a web page to redirect to a different web page.

About redirects

A redirection occurs when a web server redirects a visitor from one web page to another web page. A common use of redirection is to create shorter, easy-to-remember URLs that redirect to longer URLs. Another use is to redirect visitors from old pages on a website to newer, updated web pages.

You can use cPanel to redirect multiple web pages, and you can specify whether redirections are temporary or permanent.

Adding a redirect

To add a redirect, follow these steps:

1-In the DOMAINS section of the cPanel home screen, click Redirects

2-Under Add Redirect, select the redirection type:

• To specify a permanent redirection, select Permanent (301).
• To specify a temporary redirection, select Temporary (302).
   

3-Select the domain, and then type the web page that you want to redirect.

4-In the Redirect to the text box, type the destination web page.

5-Under www. redirection, select the option you want for redirecting domains that include www.

6-To enable wild card redirecting, select the Wild Card Redirect check box.

7-Click Add. cPanel adds the redirect.

Removing a redirect

You can remove a redirect when you no longer want to redirect a page to another web page. However, you cannot modify a redirect. If you need to modify a redirect, delete it and create a new one.

To remove a redirect, follow these steps: