When should I use a 301 redirect?
Use a 301 Permanent Redirect whenever a page has permanently moved to pass 95%+ of link ranking equity to the new URL.
How to Use Redirect Rule Generator
Step 1: Choose Web Server
Select Apache (.htaccess), NGINX, or IIS web.config.
Step 2: Define Source & Target
Enter old path (e.g. /old-page) and new destination (e.g. /new-page).
Step 3: Copy Server Config
Paste the generated directive into your server configuration file.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Supports 301 (Permanent), 302 (Found/Temporary), and 307 redirect status codes
- Generates Apache Redirect 301, RewriteRule, and NGINX return/rewrite directives
- Regex wildcard matching support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?
A 301 is permanent and passes search ranking credit to the target URL, whereas a 302 is temporary and tells search engines to keep indexing the old URL.
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