What is the difference between a 301 and 302 redirect?

A 301 redirect is permanent — it tells search engines to transfer all ranking signals to the new URL and update their index. A 302 redirect is temporary — search engines keep the original URL in their index. Use 301 for site migrations and permanent URL changes, and 302 for short-term redirects.

Which redirect method should I use — Apache, Nginx, or meta refresh?

Use Apache .htaccess if your server runs Apache (most shared hosting). Use Nginx server block directives if your server runs Nginx (common on VPS/cloud). Use the HTML meta refresh tag only as a last resort when you cannot access server configuration — it is less reliable and not recommended for SEO.

Does the source URL need to be a full URL or just a path?

For Apache .htaccess and Nginx directives, a path (e.g. /old-page) is used in the rule. For the HTML meta refresh, any URL works. The tool handles both full URLs and paths and extracts the correct path component automatically.

Will this affect my SEO?

A properly configured 301 redirect passes nearly all link equity (ranking power) to the new URL and is the recommended method for permanent moves. A 302 does not transfer ranking signals. The HTML meta refresh may introduce a small delay and is generally less favorable for SEO.

How do I add the Apache snippet to my site?

Place the RewriteRule line inside your .htaccess file at the root of your website, within a block that has mod_rewrite enabled. Make sure "RewriteEngine On" appears before the rule.

Is my data stored or sent anywhere?

No. All snippet generation happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No URLs or data are sent to any server.

Redirect Generator

Name: Redirect Generator
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Enter a source and destination URL to instantly generate ready-to-use 301 or 302 redirect code for Apache, Nginx, and HTML.

Redirect Settings

Source URL (the old URL)

Destination URL (the new URL)

Redirect Type

301

Permanent

302

Temporary

Quick Examples

Enter source and destination URLs, then click Generate Redirect Code to see snippets.

301 Permanent Redirect

Apache .htaccess

Nginx server block

HTML meta refresh (no server access needed)

PHP header() redirect

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Summary

Enter a source and destination URL to instantly generate ready-to-use 301 or 302 redirect code for Apache, Nginx, and HTML.

How it works

Enter the source URL or path you want to redirect from.
Enter the full destination URL you want to redirect to.
Choose redirect type: 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary).
The tool instantly generates snippets for Apache, Nginx, and HTML meta refresh.
Click the copy button next to any snippet to copy it to your clipboard.
Paste the snippet into your server configuration or HTML file.

Use cases

Redirect old page URLs to new ones after a site restructure.
Set up permanent 301 redirects to consolidate duplicate content for SEO.
Create temporary 302 redirects for A/B testing or seasonal campaigns.
Redirect an entire old domain to a new domain.
Move a page from HTTP to HTTPS with a 301 redirect.
Generate meta refresh HTML for shared hosting without server config access.
Quickly prototype redirect rules before deploying to production.
Verify correct syntax for Apache RewriteRule vs Nginx rewrite directives.

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Last updated: 2026-05-29 · Reviewed by Nham Vu