How to Redirect a Domain in cPanel
How to Redirect a Domain in cPanel
Introduction
Domain redirection allows you to automatically send visitors from one domain (or page) to another. It’s especially useful when migrating to a new domain, avoiding broken links, or improving SEO.
Steps to Set Up a Redirect in cPanel
- Log in to cPanel
Go to your cPanel dashboard, then open the Redirects option from the Domains section.
- Choose the Redirect Type
You’ll need to select the type of redirect:
- 301 (Permanent) → best when moving your site to a new domain.
- 302 (Temporary) → used for short-term redirects (e.g., maintenance or testing).
- Select the Domain and Target URL
- From the dropdown, choose the domain you want to redirect.
- In the Redirects to field, enter the destination URL.
- Configure Additional Options
- Decide how you want to handle www redirection.
- If you want all pages to redirect with the same path (e.g., domain.com/page.html → newdomain.com/page.html), enable Wildcard Redirect.
- Save Changes
Click Add to apply the redirect.
Types of Redirects
- 301 Permanent Redirect → Best for SEO, keeps ranking from the old domain.
- 302 Temporary Redirect → For testing or temporary maintenance.
- Meta Refresh → Runs in the browser; not recommended for SEO.
- URL Frame → Hides the destination URL; not SEO-friendly.
Why Use Redirects?
- Migrate your website to a new domain.
- Avoid 404 errors when a page is deleted.
- Consolidate multiple domains under one main site.
- Preserve SEO rankings when URLs change.
Updated on: 30/10/2025
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