Setting up a redirect in DirectAdmin

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Site redirects let you forward visitors from one URL on your domain to another page (on your site or elsewhere).

Step 1:Access Site Redirection
Log into DirectAdmin → Account Manager section → click Site Redirection.

Step 2: Create a Redirect

1. Local URL Path: Enter the path you want to redirect from.
   • Example: /sitehelper → redirects yourdomain.com/sitehelper
   • Use just / to redirect the entire domain (root).
   
   

   Step 2: Create a Redirect

   1. Local URL Path: Enter the path you want to redirect from.
      • Example: /sitehelper → redirects yourdomain.com/sitehelper
      • Use just / to redirect the entire domain (root).
   2. Destination URL: Enter the full target URL (include http:// or https://).
      • Example: https://www.site-helper.com

1. 1. Choose redirect type:
      • Permanent (301) – best for SEO (recommended)
      • Temporary (302) – if it might change later
   2. Tick With www or Without www as needed (usually leave default).
   3. Click Create.