Nginx Redirect Generator

Generate Nginx redirect snippets for moved pages, HTTPS upgrades, and canonical host cleanup.

Nginx redirect snippet 

        

    

                

            
                    

                        
How to use this tool

                        
    
                                                            
  1. Enter the old path and destination path or URL.
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  2. Choose 301 for permanent redirects or 302 for temporary redirects.
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  3. Add HTTPS or www to non-www snippets only when they match your server block.
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  4. Run nginx -t before reloading Nginx.
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Common mistakes

                        
    
                                                            
  • Adding return rules to the wrong server block.
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  • Forgetting to test with nginx -t before reload.
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  • Creating a redirect loop between CDN, app, and Nginx rules.
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FAQ

                        

                                                            

                                    Where do I paste the Nginx snippet?
                                    
Usually inside the relevant server block. Host-level redirects may need their own server block.

                                

                                                            

                                    How do I test a redirect?
                                    
Use curl -I https://example.com/old-path and check the Location header.

                                

                                                            

                                    Is this production ready?
                                    
It is a starter snippet. Review it against your server block before production.

                                

                                                    

                    


                        

        
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Related guides and fixes

        

                                                
                        Nginx
                        Nginx 301 Redirect Workflow With Safe Testing
                        
Redirect changes are small but risky. A safe workflow generates a narrow rule, validates Nginx syntax, tests Location headers and keeps rollback simple.

                    
                                                                            
                        Nginx
                        Nginx Redirect Loop Fix
                        
Redirect loops happen when two layers keep sending the browser back and forth. The fix is to locate the layer producing each Location header.

                    
                                    

    

                        
Last updated: May 17, 2026