Setting up redirects in ISPmanager 5

Redirects are essential for automatically routing visitors from one URL to another. Whether you are migrating to a new domain, switching from HTTP to HTTPS, consolidating "www" and "non-www" versions of your site, or moving old pages to new locations, ISPmanager 5 makes the process straightforward.

Quick start

1. Log in to your ISPmanager 5 control panel.
2. Go to WWW → WWW-domains section.
3. Select your domain from the list and click the Redirects in the top menu.

WWW-domains section

4. In the management window, click Add.

Redirect management window

5. Configure the redirect parameters:

   • Redirect Code: Select the HTTP status code:
     • 301 (Moved Permanently): Best for SEO when permanently moving content.
     • 302 (Found/Moved Temporarily): Use this for short-term changes.
   • Path: Enter the source path you want to redirect (e.g., /old-page/ or just / to redirect the entire site).
   • Target URL: Enter the full destination address, including the protocol (e.g., https://new-site.com/).

Redirect creation form

6. Click Ok to save.

Your redirect will be active and functioning immediately.

Common use cases

• Enforcing HTTPS (HTTP to HTTPS):

  • Path: /
  • Code: 301
  • URL: https://yourdomain.com/

• Canonical domain consolidation (www → non-www):

  • Path: /
  • Code: 301
  • URL: https://yourdomain.com/

• Redirecting legacy content:

  • Path: /old-article/
  • Code: 301
  • URL: https://yourdomain.com/new-article/

Important considerations

• Server-side execution: Redirects are handled at the web server level (Apache or Nginx).
• Testing: After setup, clear your browser cache or use an Incognito window to verify the results.
• Advanced management: For a large volume of redirects, it may be more efficient to manage them directly via the .htaccess file (for Apache) or the Nginx configuration file.
• Troubleshooting: If a redirect isn't working as expected, double-check for rule conflicts or existing priority settings.