Redirect Mapping Tool
Map old URLs to new destinations, validate redirect pairs and export ready-to-use 301 or 302 redirect rules for website migrations and SEO projects.
Build Redirect Map
Pair source URLs with destination URLs
URL Redirect Pairs
Add each old URL and its matching destination.
Validate & Generate
Check mappings for empty fields, duplicates and redirect loops.
Enter at least one source and destination URL pair.
Your redirect map will appear here
Add old and new URL pairs, then generate validated redirect rules for your preferred server format.
Bulk URL Mapping
Pair multiple old URLs with their new destinations.
Validation Checks
Detect empty values, duplicate sources and direct loops.
Server Rules
Generate Apache and Nginx redirect configuration.
Multiple Exports
Export mappings as CSV, JSON or server rules.
Simple Process
How to Create a Redirect Map
Build and export redirect mappings in three steps.
Add Old URLs
Enter the source URLs that should redirect elsewhere.
Add Destinations
Pair each source URL with its most appropriate destination.
Validate & Export
Check the mappings and export the required redirect format.
Technical SEO Guide
What Is a Redirect Mapping Tool?
A redirect mapping tool helps organize relationships between old URLs and their intended new destinations. Each source URL is paired with a target URL so redirect rules can be reviewed, validated and exported.
Redirect maps are especially useful during website migrations, domain changes, URL restructuring, content consolidation and platform redesigns. A structured map makes it easier to track where each legacy URL should go.
Simple Redirect Mapping Example
| Old URL | New URL | Type |
|---|---|---|
| /old-services/ | /services/ | 301 |
| /blog/old-seo-guide/ | /guides/seo/ | 301 |
When Is Redirect Mapping Useful?
Website Migrations
Map legacy pages to matching destinations on a redesigned website.
Domain Changes
Organize redirects when moving content to another domain.
URL Restructuring
Redirect changed paths after reorganizing website architecture.
Content Consolidation
Map retired pages to more relevant consolidated resources.
301 vs 302 Redirects
Redirect status codes communicate different intentions. A 301 redirect is commonly associated with a permanent move, while a 302 redirect is commonly associated with a temporary move.
| Code | Common Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Permanent redirect | Permanent URL migration |
| 302 | Temporary redirect | Temporary page replacement |
| 307 | Temporary redirect | Temporary HTTP redirect behavior |
| 308 | Permanent redirect | Permanent HTTP redirect behavior |
Redirect Mapping Best Practices
Map to the Most Relevant Destination
Choose a destination that closely matches the purpose and content of the old URL instead of automatically redirecting every page to the homepage.
Avoid Direct Redirect Loops
A source URL should not redirect back to itself, and mappings should be reviewed for circular paths.
Review Duplicate Sources
The same source URL should not normally point to multiple competing destinations in the same redirect map.
Test Before Deployment
Server configuration syntax and deployment requirements vary. Review and test generated rules before using them in production.
Important: Test Redirect Rules Before Production
Apache, Nginx and hosting environments can use different configuration structures. Generated rules should be reviewed against your server setup and tested in a staging environment where possible.
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