Redirects allow you to forward visitors from one URL to another, useful for site migrations, URL changes, or SEO optimization. This tutorial will guide you through setting up 301 (permanent) and 302 (temporary) redirects in Voltic Host Web Panel.
π Prerequisites
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A web hosting account with Voltic Host.
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Access to Voltic Host Web Panel.
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A website hosted on your Voltic Host server.
1οΈβ£ Setting Up a Redirect Using .htaccess
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Log in to Voltic Host Web Panel.
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Navigate to Web and click Edit (pencil icon) next to your domain.
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Scroll down to Advanced Options and enable Apache .htaccess Support if itβs not already enabled.
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Open File Manager or connect via FTP and go to:
/home/user/web/yourdomain.com/public_html/
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Locate or create a new file named .htaccess and open it.
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Add one of the following redirect rules:
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301 Permanent Redirect:
Redirect 301 /old-page.html https://yourdomain.com/new-page.html
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302 Temporary Redirect:
Redirect 302 /temporary-page.html https://yourdomain.com/new-location.html
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Save the file and test the redirect by visiting the old URL.
β Your redirect has been successfully applied!
2οΈβ£ Setting Up a Redirect in Voltic Host Web Panel
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Log in to Voltic Host Web Panel.
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Click on Web in the top menu.
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Find your domain and click Edit (pencil icon).
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Scroll down to the Redirects section.
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Click Add Redirect, then:
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Enter the Source URL (e.g.,
/oldpage
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Enter the Target URL (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com/newpage
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Choose 301 (Permanent) or 302 (Temporary).
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Click Save to apply the redirect.
β Your redirect has been successfully set up in the panel!
π Conclusion
You have successfully created 301 and 302 redirects in Voltic Host Web Panel! Redirects help maintain SEO rankings and ensure smooth navigation for visitors.
For more assistance, contact Voltic Host Support. π