Create Your First Redirect

Learn how to create, configure, and test your first redirect with Klq.to. This step-by-step guide covers everything from basic setup to advanced options.

Before You Start

  • Have your Klq.to account set up
  • Have a domain configured (either klq.to subdomain or custom domain)
  • Know the target destination URL for your redirect

Basic Redirect Creation

  1. Log in to your Dashboard
  2. Click Manage Links in the navigation
  3. You'll see the redirect management interface

Step 2: Add New Redirect

  1. Click the "Add Redirects" button
  2. A form will appear with the following fields:
    • Path: The URL path to redirect from
    • Destination: The full URL to redirect to
    • Status: Active or Inactive
    • Tags: Optional organization tags

Step 3: Fill in the Details

Example: Basic Redirect

Path: old-blog-post
Destination: https://newsite.com/blog/new-blog-post
Status: Active

Path Rules

  • No leading slash: Use old-page not /old-page
  • Case sensitive: Old-Page and old-page are different
  • No spaces: Use hyphens or underscores instead
  • Characters allowed: Letters, numbers, hyphens, underscores, periods

Step 4: Save and Test

  1. Click "Save" to create the redirect
  2. The redirect will appear in your list immediately
  3. Test instantly by clicking the redirect URL

Understanding Redirect Status

Active Status

  • Purpose: Redirect is live and forwarding traffic
  • Behavior: Users are immediately redirected to destination
  • Use Cases: Permanent redirects, active campaigns, URL migrations

Inactive Status

  • Purpose: Pause redirects without deleting data
  • Behavior: Path shows 404 (or default redirect if configured)
  • Use Cases: Temporary disable, testing, scheduled maintenance

Managing Your Redirects

Testing Your Redirect

Method 1: Direct Click

  1. In Manage Links, find your redirect
  2. Click the URL - it opens in a new tab
  3. Verify it redirects correctly

Method 2: Manual URL

  1. Copy your redirect URL
  2. Open a new browser window
  3. Paste and visit the URL
  4. Watch the redirect happen

Method 3: cURL (Advanced)

curl -I https://yourdomain.com/your-redirect-path
# Look for redirect response and destination verification

Managing Your Redirects

Edit Existing Redirects

  1. Find the redirect in Manage Links
  2. Click the edit button (pencil icon)
  3. Modify any fields
  4. Save changes

Delete Redirects

  1. Find the redirect in Manage Links
  2. Click the delete button (trash icon)
  3. Confirm the deletion
  4. Note: Deleted redirects stop working immediately

Bulk Operations

  • CSV import: Add hundreds of redirects at once (see CSV Upload Guide)
  • CSV export: Download your redirect configurations for backup

Best Practices

URL Structure

✅ Good:
product-laptops
blog/how-to-install
docs/api-reference

❌ Avoid:
product laptops
blog/How To Install
docs/API Reference

Redirect Chains

❌ Bad: Redirect chains
A → B → C → final-destination

✅ Good: Direct redirects  
A → final-destination

Testing Workflow

  1. Create redirect in staging environment first
  2. Test manually with different browsers
  3. Check analytics after traffic starts
  4. Monitor for 404s using unknown link capture

Common Issues & Solutions

Redirect Not Working

Problem: Redirect shows 404 instead of redirecting Solutions:

  • Check domain is properly configured
  • Verify DNS propagation (use dig or nslookup)
  • Confirm redirect path is correct
  • Check for conflicting paths

Redirect Loop

Problem: Browser shows "redirect loop" error Solutions:

  • Identify the loop path in logs
  • Edit one redirect to point elsewhere
  • Test before saving changes

SSL Certificate Issues

Problem: Mixed content warnings or blocked redirects Solutions:

  • Ensure destination URLs use HTTPS
  • Check SSL certificate validity
  • Verify domain verification completed

Monitoring Performance

After your redirect is live, use the Dashboard to track:

  • Click-through rates
  • Geographic performance
  • Referrer sources
  • Response times

Visit Understanding Analytics for detailed metrics.

Next Steps

Have questions? Check troubleshooting or contact support.

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