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How do I redirect users automatically to a new address?

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1. Click on "Redirects" under "Domains"
2. Select the domain from the drop down you would like to create a redirect for.
3. Type in the name of the directory or file you wish to redirect in the text box that follows the "/"
4. In the next text box type in the URL where you would like to redirect visitors to
5. You may choose to redirect users who came in with www or without www.  If you are unsure the option "Redirect with or without www" is a safe bet.
6. If the redirect is to include all files within the subdirectory you specified, ceck the checkbox which says "Wild Card Redirect".
7. When you are satisified with your entires, click on "Add"
8. Message window will appear saying that the <Original Link> redirects to <New Link>
9. Click on "Go Back" and you will see your redirect listed at the bottom of the page.



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