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How twitter.com Redirects to x.com (The Magic Behind URL Forwarding)

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how twitter.com redirects to x.com? Let's explore this fascinating process using our browser's network console.

Initiator chain of twitter.comAs you can see, the request starts from twitter.com and then gets redirected to x.com")

Network consoletwitter.com redirects to x.com with a status code of 302")

When you visit twitter.com, it first responds with a 302 status code and then redirects to x.com. This process is known as URL forwarding.

What is URL Forwarding?

URL forwarding refers to the act of redirecting from one URL (e.g., url1.com) to another URL (e.g., url2.com).

Image depicting URL forwarding

Learn more about HTTP Redirections on MDN Web Docs

Types of URL Forwarding

Temporary Forwarding

Temporary forwarding is used during site maintenance or downtime. It uses HTTP code 302.

Permanent Forwarding

Permanent forwarding uses HTTP code 301. It is used to preserve existing links/bookmarks after changing the site's URLs, progress pages when uploading a file, etc.

Personal Experience with URL Forwarding

I encountered URL forwarding when setting up x.chintanpuggalok.com to forward to x.com/chintanpuggalok. (DM me if you read this :;)

How to Set Up URL Forwarding Across Different Domains

Here is how you can set up URL forwarding for different domain registrars:

Conclusion

Understanding URL forwarding is crucial for web developers and site administrators. It ensures seamless user experience and preserves SEO value when URLs change. Whether it's temporary or permanent, knowing how to set up URL forwarding can be highly beneficial.

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