How to implement 301 redirect in wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to implement 301 redirect in wordpress: step-by-step guide
Login to your WordPress account.
In the toolbar, navigate to "Plugins" and click "Add New."
Search for "Redirection." Click "Install" and then "Activate."
Navigate to "Tools," then scroll down and select "Redirection."
Review the instructions for setting up redirection, then click "Start Setup."
Choose your preferred method for setting up redirection, then select "Continue Setup."
Select on "Finish Setup" button.
Click "Finished."
Select the "Continue" button.
Fill in the "Source URL" and Target URL accordingly and select "Add Redirect."
You have successfully finished implementing a 301 Redirect in WordPress.
Quick answer: To implement a 301 redirect in WordPress, login to your account, install and activate the Redirection plugin from the Plugins menu, complete the setup wizard via Tools, and then enter your Source URL and Target URL before clicking Add Redirect.
About this WordPress tutorial
Implement a 301 redirect in WordPress easily by installing the Redirection plugin, completing the setup, and adding your source and target URLs. This guide shows how to implement 301 redirect in wordpress in 11 steps, starting with "Login to your WordPress account" and finishing with "You have successfully finished implementing a 301 Redirect in WordPress". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to implement 301 redirect in wordpress?
11 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to increase maximum upload file size in wordpress, How to indent in wordpress and How to Install a Divi Theme on WordPress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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