What is URL redirection?

URL redirection sends a client from one URL to another, usually with a 301 (permanent) or 302/307 (temporary) HTTP status and a Location header. Permanent redirects are what preserve a moved page’s search equity.

2 tools that work with URL redirection

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Developer Tools1

Redirect Rule GeneratorGenerate redirect rules for Apache, Nginx, Netlify, Vercel and Next.js.

Network Tools1

HTTP Header CheckerFollow every redirect, grade the security headers and read the cookie and caching settings.

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