Step by step setting permanent redirect 301 with cpanel
Migration to new web hosting almost complete. One step need to take at the moment is :
Announce new url while maintaining traffic
The solution is simple, just enable permanent redirection 301.
Step by step guide on activate permanent redirection 301 with cpanel hosting.
Cpanel login
Make sure to open port 2082
Cpanel Domains Menu
Click Redirects icon as shown in the picture.

Redirection menu
- Choose Permanent (301) from type.
- Choose old domain that will redirect
- Enter new address in redirects to input box.
Check Wild Card Redirect.
Click Add

Confirmation message will show up.

Testing Redirect
Type one of full address in browser and I got this message :
Oops! Firefox could not find www.hostingformula.netinstall-wordpress-at-home
Ups, it seem I make a mistake in Redirect URL.
Going back to previous work and click Remove button.

Resetting new redirect and make sure to add slash (/) at the end of new address URL.

Click Add.
Testing 301 redirect effect
Try to visit old url :
Deprecated: Function ereg() is deprecated when install Drupal
This time I can see the post
Thank you redirect 301. This method also work with hostgator cpanel.
See you next time and stay health!
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Hi there, thanks for the post.
I am trying to do the same to redirect old.htm to new wordpress system and it isn’t working at all. Are you aware of any issues that could be causing this?