↪️ Free Technical SEO Tool

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.

Bulk URL mapping Duplicate detection Apache & Nginx CSV & JSON export
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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.

Add redirect mappings

Enter at least one source and destination URL pair.

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Your redirect map will appear here

Add old and new URL pairs, then generate validated redirect rules for your preferred server format.

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Bulk URL Mapping

Pair multiple old URLs with their new destinations.

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Validation Checks

Detect empty values, duplicate sources and direct loops.

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Server Rules

Generate Apache and Nginx redirect configuration.

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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.

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Add Old URLs

Enter the source URLs that should redirect elsewhere.

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Add Destinations

Pair each source URL with its most appropriate destination.

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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.

FAQ

Redirect Mapping FAQs

A redirect mapping tool pairs old source URLs with new destination URLs so redirect plans can be organized, checked and exported.
A 301 redirect is commonly used when a resource has permanently moved to another URL.
Yes. This page includes basic client-side CSV import for source and destination URL columns.
Yes. The tool can generate Apache-style redirect rules based on the validated mappings.
Yes. The validation logic checks for duplicate source URLs and direct source-to-target loops.
Yes. The Redirect Mapping Tool is free to use online.

Build Your Redirect Map Now

Map legacy URLs to new destinations and export redirect rules in seconds.

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