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Learn how to implement a `redirect` for a specific subdirectory to a new domain without affecting the main site. This guide provides a simple step-by-step solution using `.htaccess`.
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Redirecting a Subdirectory to a New Domain: Step-by-Step Guide

Website migrations can often involve moving specific parts of your site to a new domain. If you're looking to redirect a subdirectory (like /forums/) to a new domain while keeping your main site accessible, you've come to the right place.

In this guide, we will explain how you can seamlessly redirect requests to a subdirectory on your old domain to a new domain without interrupting the accessibility of your root domain.

Understanding the Issue

When your website grows and changes, it may be necessary to redirect users from specific sections to different domains, while keeping the main domain operational. For instance:

Original Links:

mydomain.com/forums/

mydomain.com/forums/linkh.php?blahblkahblahblha?

New Destination:

mydomain.new/forums/

The links should continue to work seamlessly even after being redirected.

The Solution: Setting Up the Redirect

To set up this redirection, you'll need to add a specific rule to your server's configuration. Here are the steps to accomplish this either through the server configuration file or an .htaccess file.

Step 1: Enable the Rewrite Engine

First, ensure that the Rewrite Engine is activated. Adding the following line to your configuration file or .htaccess will enable it:

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Step 2: Craft the Rewrite Rule

Next, you’ll create a Rewrite Rule that directs traffic from the /forums/ subdirectory to your new domain. Add the following line to your configuration:

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Explanation of the Rule Components:

^/?forums: This matches any URL that starts with /forums.

https://mydomain.new%{REQUEST_URI}: This specifies the new domain where users should be redirected. %{REQUEST_URI} ensures that the rest of the URL path is preserved.

[QSA,R=301,L]: This set of flags does the following:

QSA: Appends the query string from the original request to the redirected URL.

R=301: Indicates a permanent redirect. Initially, you may prefer to use R=302 for a temporary redirect, to avoid caching issues while testing.

L: This indicates that this is the last rule to process if the rule matches.

Step 3: Implementing the Rule

If you have server access, add this rule to the server’s configuration file.

If you are on shared hosting or do not have direct access to server settings, implement this rule in a .htaccess file located in the DOCUMENT_ROOT directory of your hosting.

Testing Your Redirect

Before finalizing everything with a 301 redirect, it's essential to test:

Implement an R=302 temporary redirect to ensure everything routes correctly.

Once verified, change the redirect type to R=301.

Using a 302 temporarily helps mitigate potential caching issues with users who may have already accessed the original URLs.

Conclusion

Redirecting a subdirectory to a new domain can be accomplished efficiently with simple rules in your web server configuration or .htaccess file. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure that your users have a seamless experience even as parts of your site transition to a new address.

Implement these changes carefully, and always remember to test your redirects to avoid any disruption in user experience.