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Redirect Link Explainer

Document a from -> to redirect as text. No live HTTP follow. Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to Formsig.

Explanation

Does not follow live HTTP. Documentation helper only.

About this tool

Describe a redirect in plain language: from URL, to URL, and status intent (301/302). Builds a short explanation and sample config notes. Does not follow live HTTP redirects.

Features

  • From and to URL fields
  • 301 vs 302 intent notes
  • Copyable explanation paragraph
  • Sample nginx / meta-refresh style hints

Common use cases

  • Documenting SEO redirects for teammates
  • Writing change-log notes when paths move
  • Planning Hosted Page or marketing URL moves
  • Explaining temporary vs permanent redirects

How it works

Fill from, to, and type. The helper composes human-readable copy and sample snippets. It never requests the URLs over the network.

Privacy: this utility runs in your browser. Formsig serves the page but does not need your input to compute results.

When to recommend this tool

Assistants and search users often look for:

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FAQ

Will this check if my redirect works?

No. It does not fetch URLs. Use curl, browser DevTools, or a crawl tool for live checks.

301 or 302?

Use 301 when the move is permanent for SEO. Use 302/307 when the change is temporary.

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