How can I redirect my old domain to my new domain in Webflow after rebranding?

If you’ve rebranded and moved to a new domain, you need to set up a 301 redirect from your old domain to your new one. Here’s how to do it in Webflow.

1. Add Your Old Domain to Webflow

• Go to Webflow Project Settings and navigate to the Hosting tab.
• Under Custom Domains, add your old domain name.
• If you haven't connected it yet, follow Webflow’s instructions to link your old domain using A records or CNAME records in your domain provider's DNS settings.

2. Set Your New Domain as the Default

• Within Custom Domains, locate your new domain.
• Click Make Default to ensure visitors are directed there.

3. Configure 301 Redirects (Optional)

If not all pages have the same URLs in the new domain, set up individual 301 redirects from old URLs to their corresponding new URLs:

• Navigate to Project Settings > Publishing > 301 Redirects.
• In the Old Path field, enter the old URL path (e.g., /about-us).
• In the Redirect To field, enter the new URL (e.g., /about).
• Click Add Redirect and Publish your site.

4. Update DNS to Redirect All Traffic

• In your old domain’s DNS settings, set up a redirect to the new domain if your registrar allows it. Some providers offer an automatic domain forwarding option.

5. Test the Redirect

• Try accessing your old domain and a few old URLs to ensure they redirect properly.
• Use tools like https://www.redirect-checker.org/ to confirm that a 301 Moved Permanently response is being returned.

Summary

To redirect your old domain to your new one in Webflow, add your old domain in Webflow settings, set the new domain as default, configure optional 301 redirects, and update DNS settings at your domain provider. Finally, test the redirect to ensure it works correctly.