Can someone help me with redirecting a webpage on Webflow to a new URL after printing 20,000 QR codes with the old URL? It doesn't seem like putting the new URL in the 301 hosting page section is working. Thank you.
- In Webflow, go to Project Settings > Publishing > 301 Redirects, enter the old and new paths, then save and publish.
- If the QR code links to a different domain, Webflow’s redirects won’t work—you’ll need a domain-level redirect.
- Use Cloudflare, your domain registrar, or a Webflow page with a JavaScript redirect if Webflow’s redirects aren’t sufficient.
You need to set up a 301 redirect in Webflow to ensure that scanned QR codes still direct users to the correct page. The built-in 301 Redirects section in Webflow works only for paths (e.g., /old-page to /new-page), so if you’re trying to redirect a full domain-based URL, you may need a different workaround.
1. Set Up a 301 Redirect in Webflow
- Go to Project Settings > Click on the Publishing tab.
- Scroll down to the 301 Redirects section.
- In the Old Path (FROM) field, enter the URL path (e.g.,
/old-page). - In the Redirect To (TO) field, enter the new URL path (e.g.,
/new-pageor an external URL likehttps://newsite.com). - Click Add Redirect > Save changes.
- Publish your site for the changes to take effect.
2. Check if Your QR Code Has a Full URL Issue
- If your QR code links to a full domain URL (e.g.,
https://example.com/old-page), the redirect should work as long as you’ve set it up correctly. - If your QR code links to a different domain entirely (e.g., olddomain.com to newdomain.com), Webflow’s built-in redirect won’t work—you’ll need to set up a redirect at the domain level.
3. Use a Custom Redirect via Cloudflare or a Redirect Service
If Webflow’s 301 Redirects don’t work because the old URL includes the domain and cannot be modified, use a custom redirect via an external service like:
- Cloudflare (if your domain is hosted there, you can create a Page Rule to redirect requests).
- Your Domain Registrar (some domain hosts allow URL forwarding).
- Re-publishing a Page in Webflow with a custom script (i.e., use Webflow to create a new page at the old URL and add a JavaScript redirect).
Summary
If your QR code links to a path within your domain, a Webflow 301 Redirect should work. If it links to an old domain, you need to set up a domain-level redirect in Cloudflare or your domain registrar. If all else fails, manually create a placeholder page in Webflow at the old URL with a JavaScript redirect to send visitors to the new URL.