Is there a way to redirect old URLs to new URLs in Webflow through the use of an .htaccess file?
TL;DR
- Use Webflow's built-in redirects feature in the Project Settings under the Hosting tab to manage URL changes.
- Enter old and new URL paths in the "301 Redirects" section, save changes, publish the site, and test by visiting old URLs to ensure redirection.
Webflow does not support .htaccess files for redirects; instead, use the built-in URL redirect feature to manage URL changes.
1. Use Webflow’s Redirects Feature
- Go to Project Settings: Navigate to the specific project that requires URL redirects.
- Open the Hosting Tab: Click on the Hosting tab within the Project Settings.
- Find the “301 Redirects” Section: Scroll down to locate the 301 Redirects section.
- Add Your Redirects: Enter the old URL path in the “Old Path” field and the new URL path in the “New Path” field. Ensure you leave off the domain in both fields.
- Save Changes: After adding all necessary redirects, click the Save Changes button to apply them.
2. Test Your Redirects
- Publish the Site: To ensure that redirects are active, you need to publish your website.
- Check Redirects: Manually visit the old URLs in your browser to verify they are correctly redirecting to the new URLs.
Summary
Webflow does not use .htaccess files for managing redirects. Use the 301 Redirects feature in the Webflow Project Settings to easily redirect old URLs to new ones within your site.
