What is freedirector.io?
freedirector.io is a domain redirection service that enables users to redirect their fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) to any desired URL. The platform supports both domain apex and subdomain redirections, offering flexibility for various applications such as domain consolidation, vanity URLs, and SEO optimization. Users can choose between 301 (permanent) and 302 (temporary) HTTP status codes, with path forwarding included by default to maintain URL structure during redirection.
The service includes analytics features, such as redirection counts and traffic profile graphs, to help users monitor performance. It is designed for both personal and commercial use, with data hosted in London, England. While it supports HTTP domains and redirects to HTTP or HTTPS destinations, it does not handle HTTPS domains or wildcard redirections. The platform offers a free Standard plan and a paid Professional plan for enhanced capabilities.
Features
- Domain Redirection: Redirect domain apex and subdomains to any URL
- HTTP Status Codes: Choose between 301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary) redirects for SEO
- Path Forwarding: Automatically forward paths and query strings to maintain URL structure
- Analytics: View redirection counts and traffic profile graphs for performance monitoring
- Multiple Domains: Manage up to 5 domains on the free plan and 50 on the paid plan
Use Cases
- Domain apex redirection for consolidating web traffic
- Subdomain redirection to forms, surveys, or documents
- Vanity URL redirections to social media profiles like LinkedIn or GitHub
- Domain parking for unused domains
- SEO optimization with choice of 301 or 302 redirects
- Personal domain redirection to professional profiles or portfolios
FAQs
-
How many domains can I forward?
freedirector.io Pro can forward up to 50 FQDNs, including domain names and subdomains. freedirector.io Standard can forward up to 5 FQDNs, including domain names and subdomains. -
What analytics can I see about my redirections?
With freedirector.io Standard / Pro, you can view a redirection count for the number of times your domain has been redirected and a traffic profile graph. -
Can I redirect HTTPS domains?
No, you can only redirect HTTP domains. You can however redirect to either an HTTP or HTTPS destination. -
Is path forwarding supported?
Yes, path and query string forwarding is supported and enabled by default on freedirector.io Standard / Pro. For example, source-example.com/path will forward to destination-example.com/path. -
Can I redirect wildcard domains?
No, the service does not support wildcard domain name redirection (e.g., *.example.com). You need to explicitly create a redirector for each domain or subdomain you wish to forward.
