How do I create a redirect?
Redirects are managed from the Retour section of the CMS control panel. Navigate to Retour and select Redirects, then choose New Redirect.
Source URL
Enter the old URL- the address you want to redirect away from. This should be entered as a path without the domain name, for example /old-page-slug or /blog/old-article-title. Do not include https://yoursite.com- just the path portion of the URL.
Destination URL
Enter the URL you want visitors to be sent to. This can be a path on the same site- for example /new-page-slug- or a full external URL including https:// if you are redirecting to a different website.
Status code
Select the appropriate HTTP status code for the redirect. For most situations, 301 (Moved Permanently) is the correct choice. See the article on redirect status codes for guidance on when to use other options.
Match type
Leave this set to Exact Match unless you need the redirect to match a range of similar URLs using a pattern. See the article on pattern-based redirects for more detail on when and how to use that option.
Saving and testing
Save the redirect once you have filled in the fields. To test it, visit the old URL in your browser and confirm you are taken to the correct destination. If the redirect does not appear to work immediately, clear your browser cache and try again, as browsers often cache redirect responses.
Source URL
Enter the old URL- the address you want to redirect away from. This should be entered as a path without the domain name, for example /old-page-slug or /blog/old-article-title. Do not include https://yoursite.com- just the path portion of the URL.
Destination URL
Enter the URL you want visitors to be sent to. This can be a path on the same site- for example /new-page-slug- or a full external URL including https:// if you are redirecting to a different website.
Status code
Select the appropriate HTTP status code for the redirect. For most situations, 301 (Moved Permanently) is the correct choice. See the article on redirect status codes for guidance on when to use other options.
Match type
Leave this set to Exact Match unless you need the redirect to match a range of similar URLs using a pattern. See the article on pattern-based redirects for more detail on when and how to use that option.
Saving and testing
Save the redirect once you have filled in the fields. To test it, visit the old URL in your browser and confirm you are taken to the correct destination. If the redirect does not appear to work immediately, clear your browser cache and try again, as browsers often cache redirect responses.