# Configuring web page redirects in cPanel

> Set up permanent (301) or temporary (302) redirects in cPanel to send visitors from one page or domain to another.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/cpanel/domains/configuring-web-page-redirects-in-cpanel/

A **redirect** automatically sends visitors from one web page to another. This is useful for:

- Shortening long URLs.
- Redirecting old pages to new ones.
- Moving traffic from non‑www to www versions (or vice versa).
- Redirecting entire directories at once.

## Adding a Redirect

1. Log in to **cPanel**.
2. On the **Tools page → Domains section**, click **Redirects**.
3. Under **Add Redirect**:

   - Select the type:

     - **Permanent (301)** → tells browsers/search engines the page has moved permanently.
     - **Temporary (302)** → indicates a temporary move.
   - Select the domain.
   - Enter the web page you want to redirect.
   - In the **Redirects to** box, type the destination URL (can be on your site or another site).
4. Configure options:

   - **www redirection** → choose how to handle `www` versions.
   - **Wild Card Redirect** → redirects all files in a directory to the same filenames in the new directory.
5. Click **Add** → cPanel saves the redirect.

## Removing a Redirect

1. Log in to **cPanel → Redirects**.
2. Under **Current Redirects**, locate the redirect.
3. Click **Delete** → confirm with **Remove Redirect**. Note: Redirects cannot be modified. If you need to change one, delete it and create a new redirect.

> **Note:**
- Use **301 redirects** for SEO‑friendly permanent changes.
- Use **302 redirects** for temporary moves (e.g., during maintenance).
- Wildcard redirects are handy for moving entire directories.
- Always test redirects after creating them to ensure they work correctly.