Redirecting your website to a specific page or an external domain is simple with cPanel. You can set up a 301 Permanent Redirect or a 302 Temporary Redirect depending on your needs.
Follow the steps below to create the redirect:
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your web browser and navigate to your cPanel login page (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com:2083). - Enter your username and password, then click Log in.
Step 2: Access the Redirects Tool
- Scroll down to the Domains section in the cPanel dashboard.
- Click on Redirects.
Step 3: Set Up the Redirect
- In the Add Redirect section, configure the following settings:
- Type:
- Select Permanent (301) if the redirection is permanent. This is better for SEO.
- Select Temporary (302) if the redirection is temporary.
- Redirects From:
- Choose the domain or subdomain you want to redirect from the dropdown menu (e.g.,
example.comorblog.example.com). - You can also specify a directory or page within the domain (e.g.,
/oldpage).
- Choose the domain or subdomain you want to redirect from the dropdown menu (e.g.,
- Redirects To:
- Enter the URL where you want to redirect visitors. This can be a page on your website or an external URL (e.g.,
https://www.newdomain.comorhttps://www.example.com/newpage).
- Enter the URL where you want to redirect visitors. This can be a page on your website or an external URL (e.g.,
- www Redirect:
- Type:
Step 4: Add the Redirect
- Click Add to save the redirect.
- The redirect will now appear in the Current Redirects section.
Step 5: Test the Redirect
- Open a browser and enter the original domain or URL you set to be redirected.
- Verify that it redirects to the correct page or external domain.
Optional: Remove or Edit a Redirect
- To modify or delete a redirect:
- Go to the Redirects page in cPanel.
- Locate the redirect in the Current Redirects section.
- Click Edit to modify or Delete to remove the redirect.
Tips for Setting Up Redirects
- Use SEO-Friendly Redirects: Choose 301 Permanent Redirects for long-term redirections to maintain search engine rankings.
- Ensure Correct URLs: Double-check the destination URL to avoid broken links.
- Monitor Changes: Test redirects regularly to confirm they are functioning as expected.
By setting up a redirect in cPanel, you can seamlessly forward visitors to any page or external domain, ensuring a smooth user experience and effective traffic management.
