How to Set Up URL Redirects in WisePub

Introduction

In this guide, you’ll learn how to create and manage URL redirects in WisePub. Whether you need to fix a mistake, change URLs, or redirect outdated pages, WisePub’s redirect system allows you to seamlessly redirect any page or room to a new destination. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a fully functional redirect that automatically sends visitors from one URL to another.

Step 1: Access the Admin Panel

Objective: Navigate to the administrative area where redirect management is located

1. Click on your avatar in the top navigation area of your WisePub dashboard
2. Select “Admin Panel” from the dropdown menu
3. You should now see the administrative interface with various management options

Pro Tip: Bookmark the admin panel URL for quick access to all administrative features.

Step 2: Navigate to Redirect Management

Objective: Locate the redirect configuration section

1. Scroll to the bottom of the admin panel sidebar
2. Click on “Administration” to expand the administrative tools
3. Select “Redirects” from the expanded menu
4. You should now see the redirect management dashboard with any existing redirects listed

Step 3: Create a New Redirect

Objective: Set up a new URL redirect with proper configuration

1. Click the “Create Redirect” button (typically located at the top of the redirects page)
2. The redirect creation form will appear with several configuration fields
3. You’re now ready to configure your redirect settings

Step 4: Configure the Source Path

Objective: Specify which URL should be redirected

1. Enter the source path in the “Path” field
2. Use relative paths only – don’t include the full URL (e.g., use /dashboard instead of https://yoursite.com/dashboard)
3. Example paths: /test-page, /old-dashboard, /legacy/about-us

Important Note: The path should start with a forward slash (/) and represent the part of the URL after your domain name.

Step 5: Set the Destination URL

Objective: Define where the redirect should send visitors

1. Enter the destination URL in the designated field
2. You can use either relative or absolute URLs for the destination
3. Examples:
   • Relative: /new-dashboard
   • Absolute: https://example.com/new-page

Step 6: Choose Redirect Type

Objective: Select the appropriate HTTP status code for your redirect

1. Select the redirect type from the dropdown menu:
   • 301 (Permanent): Use when the page has permanently moved
   • 302 (Temporary): Use for temporary redirects
2. Recommended: Use 301 for most situations unless you specifically need a temporary redirect
3. The redirect type affects how search engines treat the redirect

Pro Tip: 301 redirects pass SEO value to the new URL, while 302 redirects do not.

Step 7: Configure Additional Settings

Objective: Set up caching and expiration options

1. Keep the redirect “Active” by ensuring the active checkbox is checked
2. Enable caching by checking the “Cacheable” option for faster performance
3. Leave caching unchecked only if this is a temporary redirect that may change frequently
4. Set expiration date (optional) if you want the redirect to automatically disable after a specific date and time

Step 8: Save Your Redirect

Objective: Finalize and activate your redirect

1. Click “Create” to save your redirect configuration
2. Verify the redirect appears in your redirects list
3. Test the redirect by visiting the original URL to confirm it works correctly

Expected Result: Your redirect should now be active and automatically sending visitors from the old URL to the new destination.

Managing Existing Redirects

Temporarily Disable a Redirect

1. Locate the redirect in your redirects list
2. Uncheck the “Active” checkbox to disable without deleting
3. Click “Update” to save the changes

Delete a Redirect

Two deletion options are available:

Soft Delete (Recommended):

1. Click “Delete” next to the redirect you want to remove
2. The redirect moves to a trash bin where it can be recovered if needed
3. Use this option when you might want to restore the redirect later

Permanent Delete:

1. Click “Force Delete” for permanent removal
2. The redirect is completely removed from the database
3. Use this option only when you’re certain you won’t need the redirect again