Htaccess Redirect

Q: What’s the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?

A 301 redirect means the move is permanent and is typically the right choice for SEO. A 302 redirect is temporary and is used when you plan to bring the original URL back.

Q: Where do I put the generated redirect code?

Paste it into your site’s .htaccess file on an Apache server (usually in the website root folder). Always back up the file before editing.

Generate clean .htaccess redirects in seconds. Create 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary) rules for Apache to move pages, fix broken URLs, and keep SEO value. Enter old and new URLs, copy the code, and paste into your .htaccess—fast and simple.

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Redirect From www to non-www Redirect From non-www to www

🔁 Htaccess Redirect helps you generate correct .htaccess redirect rules for Apache servers. Create 301 permanent redirects (best for SEO) or 302 temporary redirects (for short-term changes) without guessing syntax. Just enter the old URL and the new URL, and you’ll get ready-to-paste redirect code instantly.

Redirects are essential for site migrations, URL structure changes, fixing broken links, and consolidating duplicate content. A clean redirect setup protects user experience and helps search engines find the correct destination.

✅ How to Use

🧾 Select the redirect type: 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary).
🔗 Enter your Old URL (the page users/search engines currently visit).
🎯 Enter your New URL (the correct destination).
📋 Click Generate, then copy the redirect rule.
🗂️ Paste it into your website’s .htaccess file (Apache) and save changes.

🎯 What You Can Do With Htaccess Redirect

🚚 Redirect old URLs to new ones after a redesign or migration.
🧩 Fix 404 errors by sending users to the correct pages.
📈 Preserve SEO value by using 301 redirects for permanent moves.
🧪 Use 302 redirects for temporary tests, campaigns, or short-term changes.
🧹 Consolidate duplicate pages into one canonical destination.

💡 Tips for Better Results

✅ Use 301 when the change is permanent (best practice for SEO).
🧭 Avoid long redirect chains (A → B → C). Redirect A directly to the final URL to reduce crawl waste.
🔁 After adding rules, test both http and https versions of the URL.
🧪 If your site uses NGINX, these rules won’t apply (NGINX uses different redirect syntax).
🗺️ Keep a simple redirect log/spreadsheet for large migrations (old URL → new URL) to avoid mistakes.

🆓 Free Usage & Limits

📌 Daily usage: Guest 25 / Registered 100

💡 Tip: If you use ToolsPiNG often, a registered account helps you work faster with higher limits and quick access to your favorites, history and storage space.

🔐 Privacy and Security

🛡️ Your input URLs are used only to generate redirect code.
🔒 No login is required for basic usage.
🧹 Avoid pasting sensitive internal URLs on shared/public devices.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between 301 and 302 redirects?

A 301 redirect means the move is permanent and is typically the right choice for SEO. A 302 redirect is temporary and is used when you plan to bring the original URL back.

Where do I put the generated redirect code?

Paste it into your site’s .htaccess file on an Apache server (usually in the website root folder). Always back up the file before editing.

Will this work on NGINX?

No. NGINX uses a different configuration format. This tool generates Apache .htaccess rules.

Why is my redirect not working?

Common reasons include caching (browser/CDN), rule order conflicts in .htaccess, or the site running on NGINX instead of Apache. Use an HTTP headers check to confirm the status code and location header.

Is this tool free?

Yes. You can use it for free within the daily limits. Registered users get higher limits and a faster workflow.