How to Set Up WordPress 301 Redirect using .htaccess

Method : Using .htaccess for WordPress 301 Redirect
Setting up WordPress 301 redirects using the .htaccess file allows you to manage redirects directly at the server level. This method is useful when you want to redirect URLs without relying on plugins.

Step 1: Open the root directory of your WordPress installation and access your .htaccess file through FTP or directly from your hosting control panel.

Step 2: Make sure you create a backup of your .htaccess file. It will help ensure you can revert to the previous version in case anything goes wrong during the process.

Step 3: Open a text editor (like Notepad) and edit the .htaccess file.

In the above-mentioned code excerpt, replace “old-page” with the slug or relative URL of the old page you want to redirect from. Moreover, replace “http://example.com/new-page” with the full URL of the new page you want to redirect to.

Step 4: After making the changes, save the .htaccess file.

Step 5: If you accessed the file via FTP, upload the modified .htaccess file back to the root directory of your WordPress installation. It will replace the previous one.

To ensure the 301 redirect is working, open a web browser and enter the old URL (e.g., example.com/old-page). You should be automatically redirected to the new URL (e.g., example.com/new-page).

Remember, when using .htaccess for redirects, be cautious and verify that the redirection is functioning correctly. Any mistake in the .htaccess file can lead to errors on your website.

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