Glossary/301-redirect

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A 301 redirect is used to permanently re-route requests for one website to another website. It is also called a permanent redirect.

You can use a 301 redirect to avoid:

• Delivering 404 errors to visitors
• Creating canonical URL issues like twin home pages
• Driving away people who don't type www

Most people will need to contact their website hosting company or registrar to create a 301 redirect.