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title: How do I set up a URL redirect in DirectAdmin?
description: "A redirect automatically sends visitors from one URL to another. Use it when you move a page, rebrand, or want a short link to point somewhere else. DirectAdmin makes this simple. Here is how. ## When to use a redirect…"
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updated: "2026-07-22"
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# How do I set up a URL redirect in DirectAdmin?

A redirect automatically sends visitors from one URL to another. Use it when you move a page, rebrand, or want a short link to point somewhere else. DirectAdmin makes this simple. Here is how.

## When to use a redirect

- You moved or renamed a page and want old links to still work.
- You want a memorable short URL to point to a longer one.
- You are consolidating several addresses into one.

## Step-by-step: create a redirect

1. Log in to DirectAdmin (usually *yourdomain.com:2222*).
2. Go to **Account Manager** and click **Redirects** (sometimes "Site Redirection").
3. Click **Create Redirect**.
4. Enter the path you want to redirect from (for example, */old-page*).
5. Enter the full destination URL.
6. Choose the redirect type (see below) and save.

## 301 vs 302 redirects

- **301 (permanent):** best for moved pages. It passes SEO value and tells search engines the change is permanent.
- **302 (temporary):** use when the change is short-term.

For most content moves, choose a 301.

## Editing or removing a redirect

1. Return to **Redirects**.
2. Find the entry in the list.
3. Edit the destination, or delete it to remove the redirect.

## Troubleshooting

- **Redirect loops:** make sure the source and destination are not the same or circular.
- **Old page still loads:** clear your browser and site cache.
- **Wrong destination:** check for typos in the target URL.

## Need help?

If a redirect is not behaving, contact our support team on live chat for a quick check.