Is there a way to redirect old URLs to new URLs in Webflow through the use of an .htaccess file?
TL;DR
- In Webflow, manage URL redirects via the Hosting tab in Project Settings, not with .htaccess files.
- Add redirects by specifying old and new URL paths, then save changes to apply settings.
In Webflow, you cannot use an .htaccess file for URL redirects because Webflow does not provide access to server files. However, Webflow offers a built-in feature to manage redirects efficiently.
1. Access Redirect Settings
- Go to Project Settings of the specific Webflow project where you want to manage redirects.
- Navigate to the Hosting tab where you'll find the URL Redirects section.
2. Create URL Redirects
- Scroll down to the URL Redirects section.
- To add a new redirect, input the old URL in the 'Old Path' field. Exclude the domain part (e.g., use
/old-pageinstead ofwww.example.com/old-page). - Input the new URL in the 'Redirect to Page' field. Again, only include the path (e.g.,
/new-page).
3. Save Redirects
- After adding all desired redirects, click Save to ensure your settings are applied.
Summary
While you can't use an .htaccess file in Webflow, you can efficiently manage URL redirects through the Hosting tab in Project Settings. Use the URL Redirects feature to input and save any redirects you need.
