How do I generate server-side redirect rules?

Enter your old path and new URL into NexLove's URL Redirect Generator, select your web server platform (such as Apache or Nginx), and copy the generated configuration block.

When should I use an HTML meta refresh redirect?

HTML meta refresh redirects should only be used when you lack access to server configuration files. Server-side 301 redirects are always preferred for SEO.

How do I redirect an entire domain to a new domain?

Use a wildcard 301 redirect rule in Apache (`RedirectMatch 301 ^/(.*)$ https://newdomain.com/$1`) or Nginx (`return 301 https://newdomain.com$request_uri;`) to preserve full URL paths.

Do 301 redirects pass 100% of PageRank?

Yes. Google has confirmed that 301 permanent redirects pass full PageRank and link equity without any penalty or loss.

How long should I keep 301 redirects active on a server?

Keep 301 redirects active for at least one full year, or indefinitely if the old URLs still receive referral traffic or external backlinks.

How do I generate server redirects for Apache vs NGINX?

Apache uses `.htaccess` rewrite rules (`RewriteRule ^old$ /new [R=301,L]`), while NGINX uses `rewrite ^/old$ /new permanent;` server block directives.

Can I generate bulk 301 redirect rules with this tool?

Yes. You can input multiple old-to-new URL mappings to generate batch redirect configuration blocks instantly.

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URL Redirect Generator (Apache, Nginx, PHP, HTML & JS)

Generate production-ready redirect rules for Apache .htaccess, Nginx, PHP, HTML, and JavaScript.

TL;DR: URL Redirect Generator creates syntax-accurate redirect code across all major web servers (Apache, Nginx) and programming languages (PHP, HTML, JS) to preserve SEO rankings during URL migrations.

Source URL / Old Path *

Destination URL / New Path *

HTTP Redirect Status Code

301

Permanent Move

Passes full SEO link equity

302

Found / Temporary

Temporary maintenance

307

Temporary (Method)

Preserves POST requests

308

Permanent (Method)

Permanent + POST preservation

Target Web Server / Language

Advanced Configuration Options

Pass query parameters (QSA / queryString) Case-insensitive matching [NC] Match both with and without trailing slash (/?$) Use mod_rewrite (RewriteRule) instead of mod_alias (Redirect)

Source (From) /old-page

301

➔ REDIRECT ➔

Destination (To) /new-page

Generated Apache (.htaccess) Rule:

# Apache mod_alias 301 Permanent Redirect Redirect 301 /old-page https://example.com/new-page

How to deploy this rule:

Place this directive at the top of your Apache root .htaccess file before any CMS routing blocks.

Which Redirect Method Is Best for Preserving SEO Rankings?

A server-side 301 Permanent Redirect (configured via Apache `.htaccess` or Nginx `server` blocks) is the gold standard for SEO. Server-side 301 redirects instantly communicate permanent address changes to search engine crawlers with zero latency, transferring 100% of accumulated link equity to the new URL.

How to Use the URL Redirect Generator

Our URL Redirect Generator is engineered for rapid SEO workflow, high-performance in-browser execution, and complete data privacy.

Select your target web server or language: Apache (.htaccess), Nginx, PHP, HTML Meta, or JavaScript.
Select the HTTP redirect status code: 301 Permanent Move or 302 Temporary Move.
Enter the old source path and the new destination URL.
Click 'Generate Redirect Code' to produce syntax-highlighted server configuration rules.
Copy the code and paste it into your server configuration file (e.g., `.htaccess` or `nginx.conf`).

Key Capabilities & SEO Best Practices

Instant In-Browser Execution: Fast, zero-latency analysis and tag generation right inside your browser.
Complete Data Confidentiality: Work with unpublished article drafts, keywords, and metadata safely on your local device.
Standards-Compliant Output: Generates clean, Google-approved HTML tags, XML protocols, and Schema.org JSON-LD markup.

100% In-Browser Privacy Guarantee

All SEO data analysis, text parsing, tag generation, and metrics calculation happen entirely on your device inside your browser using client-side JavaScript. None of your keywords, unpublished drafts, URLs, or metadata are ever transmitted or stored on any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

: Enter your old path and new URL into NexLove's URL Redirect Generator, select your web server platform (such as Apache or Nginx), and copy the generated configuration block.
: HTML meta refresh redirects should only be used when you lack access to server configuration files. Server-side 301 redirects are always preferred for SEO.
: Use a wildcard 301 redirect rule in Apache (`RedirectMatch 301 ^/(.*)$ https://newdomain.com/$1`) or Nginx (`return 301 https://newdomain.com$request_uri;`) to preserve full URL paths.
: Yes. Google has confirmed that 301 permanent redirects pass full PageRank and link equity without any penalty or loss.
: Keep 301 redirects active for at least one full year, or indefinitely if the old URLs still receive referral traffic or external backlinks.
: Apache uses `.htaccess` rewrite rules (`RewriteRule ^old$ /new [R=301,L]`), while NGINX uses `rewrite ^/old$ /new permanent;` server block directives.
: Yes. You can input multiple old-to-new URL mappings to generate batch redirect configuration blocks instantly.

Cite This Tool

Referencing this SEO tool in a digital marketing case study, research paper, or guide? Copy a citation below.

NexLove.org. (2026). URL Redirect Generator [Software]. https://nexlove.org/tools/url-redirect-generator

“URL Redirect Generator.” NexLove.org, 2026, nexlove.org/tools/url-redirect-generator.

NexLove.org (2026) URL Redirect Generator. Available at: https://nexlove.org/tools/url-redirect-generator (Accessed: 2026).

@misc{nexlove_url_redirect_generator,
  title = {URL Redirect Generator},
  author = {{NexLove.org}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://nexlove.org/tools/url-redirect-generator}
}

Embed This Tool

Add the live URL Redirect Generator to your own website with this lightweight responsive iframe:

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