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Create a Redirect with SiteDetour

SiteDetour simplifies redirecting domains. This article walks through the step-by-step process of building a redirect.

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SiteDetour makes setting up new redirects a breeze with our easy to follow interface. To setup a new redirect simply login to your account, head to Redirects Page and click on the "Create New" button, which should open the New Redirect Page.

Defining your domain

The first step in setting up a redirect is to define your domain. SiteDetour allows you a free of charge "www." subdomain with ever redirect you create. In order to enable "www." redirect simply click on the "Include www" checkbox as shown in the image below.

SiteDetour Interface to Create Redirect

Path Configuration

Once your domain is defined, the next step is to configure your path rules. For a detailed overview on path configurations please this page.

Saving your Redirect

Once you configure your desired domain, and path rules simply click the "Save" button on the top right of the page.

DNS update

The last step required for your redirect to start functioning, is to update your domains DNS. Please see this page on how to update your domain's DNS.