Glossary · Hosting and delivery
Redirect
A response that tells a browser or crawler to request a resource at a different URL.
Also called: redirects
Definition
A redirect preserves a path from an old URL to an appropriate new URL. Permanent and temporary redirects communicate different intent. A migration plan should map each valuable old route to the closest relevant destination rather than sending every page to the homepage.
Why it matters
Good redirects reduce broken links, preserve useful visitor paths, and help search systems understand a move.
Common misunderstanding
A redirect is not a substitute for moving content thoughtfully; irrelevant mass redirects can hide rather than solve a migration problem.
Related terms
Related system family: Hosting & Release
Sources
- How the web works (opens in a new tab) · MDN Web Docs
- Cloudflare Pages limits (opens in a new tab) · Cloudflare Developers
Last reviewed July 16, 2026