Are you looking to redirect URLs on your website using Hostinger’s hPanel but not sure how to do it? Redirects are essential for maintaining good user experience and SEO rankings when you need to change a URL or move content to a new location. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to set up different types of redirects using Hostinger’s hPanel.
### Understanding Redirects
Redirects are instructions that tell browsers and search engines to send users to a different URL than the one they originally requested. There are several types of redirects, but the most common ones are 301 (permanent) and 302 (temporary) redirects. A 301 redirect is used when you want to permanently redirect traffic from one URL to another, while a 302 redirect is used for temporary changes.
### How to Redirect URLs with Hostinger’s hPanel
1. **Log in to Your Hostinger Account**: Go to Hostinger’s website and log in to your account using your credentials.
2. **Access hPanel**: Once you are logged in, navigate to the hPanel dashboard. This is where you can manage your hosting account settings.
3. **Locate the Redirects Option**: In the hPanel dashboard, look for the ‘Redirects’ option. This is where you can set up and manage URL redirects for your website.
4. **Choose the Type of Redirect**: Click on the ‘Redirects’ option to open the redirect management interface. Here, you will have the option to choose between a 301 (permanent) redirect or a 302 (temporary) redirect.
5. **Enter the Original URL**: In the ‘Redirect From’ field, enter the original URL that you want to redirect traffic from. This could be a specific page on your website or a domain.
6. **Enter the Destination URL**: In the ‘Redirect To’ field, enter the destination URL where you want the traffic to be redirected. Make sure to enter the full URL, including the ‘http://’ or ‘https://’ prefix.
7. **Choose Redirect Type**: Select the type of redirect you want to set up – 301 or 302. If you are permanently moving the content, choose a 301 redirect. For temporary changes, go with a 302 redirect.
8. **Save Your Changes**: Once you have entered the necessary information, click on the ‘Create’ or ‘Save’ button to apply the redirect settings.
9. **Test the Redirect**: To ensure that
