Nginx Redirect Generator
An nginx redirect generator turns a list of old and new addresses into nginx configuration. Enter your redirects, choose 301 or 302, and this free tool writes location blocks for short lists or a map block for long ones, with correct quoting and semicolons. It also warns about loops and chains.
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Note: Always test configuration syntax using nginx -t before reloading nginx via systemctl reload nginx.
What is a nginx redirect generator and when should you use it?
nginx does not use .htaccess files; redirects live in the server configuration. For a handful of pages, small location blocks are easy to read. For hundreds of redirects, a single map block keeps the configuration short. This tool writes both and shows where each piece goes. If your server runs Apache, use the .htaccess Redirect Generator, check your list first with the Redirect Map Checker, format raw lists using the Bulk Redirect Formatter, or create in-page headers with the Redirect Code Generator. NGINX rewrite directives require strict syntax and proper flag management to avoid infinite redirect loops. Plan and audit your migration mappings beforehand with the Redirect Map Checker and the Old vs New URL Mapping Validator. If you also maintain Apache or LiteSpeed hosts, build corresponding rules using the .htaccess Redirect Generator, or format multi-URL lists with the Bulk Redirect Formatter. For CMS environments, prepare redirect spreadsheets using the WordPress Redirection CSV Builder or generate code snippets with the Redirect Code Generator. Support your migration strategy with the SEO Migration Checklist Generator, test complex regex matches with the Regex Tester, parse query parameters with the URL Parser, and evaluate target content with the Duplicate Content Similarity Checker.
How do you use it?
- Add your old and new addresses, or paste a list.
- Choose the redirect code.
- Press Generate.
- Copy each part into the http or server block as labelled.
- Test the configuration with nginx -t and reload nginx.
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Result interpretation & practical applications
When evaluating the output of the nginx redirect generator, review the parsed metrics against your specific site architecture. Outputs are formatted for direct implementation into your HTML source, web server configuration, or Google Search Console audit files.
Always inspect generated values for contextual nuance. Automated tools highlight structural patterns, but manual verification confirms that technical directives align with your overarching SEO strategy.
Technical rules and limitations
- Permanent redirects (301 and 308) tell Google the new address should be the one shown in results.
- Temporary redirects (302, 303 and 307) keep the old address in results.
- Server-side redirects have the best chance of being understood by Google.
Google's guide to redirects and Google Search. nginx documents the syntax in its rewrite module.
Common mistakes and troubleshooting
- Putting the map block inside the server block.
- Forgetting a semicolon.
- Mixing 301 and 302 rows in one map.
- Redirecting to an address that redirects again.
No tool can promise how a search engine will crawl, index, or rank your pages. This tool generates and validates code against documented technical specifications; you determine where to deploy it, and you should always test changes on staging environments first. Google publishes extensive guidelines in Search Central on evaluating third-party SEO tools and advice. Learn more about our technical testing standards on our about us page, or explore full site audits on our pricing page.
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Authoritative Technical Documentation & Standards
This tool executes logic aligned with official technical documentation and search engine webmaster standards:
- Google Search Central redirects guide
Google Search Central: Redirects and Google Search
Primary engineering source and technical documentation.
- Nginx rewrite module documentation
Nginx Documentation: ngx_http_rewrite_module Directives
Primary engineering source and technical documentation.
Nginx Redirect Generator questions
Location blocks or a map? ↓
Location blocks are fine for a few redirects; a map keeps long lists short.
How do I test the configuration? ↓
Run nginx -t before you reload nginx.
Can it redirect a whole folder? ↓
Yes. Choose "Whole folder" and the rest of the path is kept.
Is this tool free? ↓
Yes. It is completely free to use and requires no registration or subscription.
Does this tool visit my website or store my files? ↓
No. It executes entirely in your local browser runtime. Your inputs and results are never stored or logged on our servers.
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