cPanel Redirects - Redirecting Websites and Pages

What is the cPanel "Redirects" tool?

Redirects in cPanel lets you redirect visitors from one page or domain to another.
It is useful when:

• You move content to a new address.

• You change domain and want to keep old links working.

• You want to guide visitors to specific pages (e.g. from oldpage.html to newpage.html).

Redirects are essential for a good user experience and SEO, as they help search engines learn the new locations of your pages.

Types of redirects

1. Permanent (301 Redirect)

   • Used when a page or domain has moved permanently.

   • Search engines update their results to the new address.

   • Ideal for domain or URL structure changes.

2. Temporary (302 Redirect)

   • Used for temporary moves.

   • Search engines continue to show the old address, but visitors are temporarily sent elsewhere.

   • Ideal for maintenance or temporary campaigns.

How to create a Redirect in cPanel

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

• Go to your cPanel.

• In the Domains section, select Redirects.

Step 2: Select the redirect type

• In the Type field, select:

  • Permanent (301) or

  • Temporary (302).

Step 3: Select the domain

• Select from the dropdown the domain to which the redirect will apply.

• If you want it to apply to all subfolders, leave the "/**" field empty.

Step 4: Enter the new address (Destination)

• Type the address visitors will be sent to (e.g. https://newdomain.gr/newpage).

Step 5: Select additional options

• Redirect with or without www:
  Applies the redirect regardless of whether the user visits www.domain.gr or domain.gr.

• Wild Card Redirect:
  Applies the same redirect to all folders (e.g. domain.gr/blog/page1 → newdomain.gr/blog/page1).

Step 6: Create

• Click Add.

• The redirect is saved automatically in your domain's .htaccess file.

Practical Examples

Example 1: Redirecting an old domain to a new one
If you changed from oldsite.gr to newsite.gr, you can create a 301 redirect so that every page of the old domain leads to the new one.

Example 2: Redirecting a product page
If a product moved from /product1.html to /products/product1.html, you can use a temporary 302 redirect until the links are updated.

Example 3: Unifying www and non-www
You can set it up so that all requests to www.example.gr are automatically redirected to example.gr (or the other way round).

Tips and best practices

• Always use a 301 redirect for permanent changes, it helps SEO and preserves your rankings.

• Do not create redirect loops (e.g. A → B and B → A). They cause errors.

• If you use WordPress, avoid double redirects (e.g. cPanel + plugin).

• For HTTPS redirects, first make sure an active SSL certificate is in place (AutoSSL or Let’s Encrypt).

• If you edit .htaccess manually, keep a backup before making changes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between 301 and 302?
A 301 is permanent, while a 302 is temporary. Search engines treat a 301 as a definitive change.

Where are the Redirects settings stored?
In your domain's .htaccess file, located in the /public_html folder or the corresponding one.

Can I delete a redirect?
Yes. On the same page, find the redirect you want and click Remove.

Can I redirect an entire domain?
Yes. Replace the "/**" field with / and enter the new address. Enable "Wild Card Redirect" to fully redirect all pages.

Do redirects affect SEO?
Yes, but positively if used correctly. 301 redirects pass SEO authority to the new address.

Conclusion

The cPanel Redirects tool is essential for properly managing page or domain moves.
It ensures that visitors and search engines reach the correct address without errors.

Konet recommends using 301 redirects for permanent changes and avoiding unnecessary or multiple redirects to maintain website speed and performance.