How do I set up a wildcard redirect?
What is Wildcard redirect?
- Using .htaccess for wildcard redirect.
- Redirecting individual files.
- Redirecting an old domain to a new domain.
- Redirecting a specific file to another domain.
- Forcing the use of a www. version.
- Redirecting all files with a certain extension.
- Forcing the use of a non-www. version.
What is a wildcard URL?
Wildcard URLs provide a way to load content dynamically depending on the page URL. By using wildcards, you can pass the values of query string parameters directly as part of the URL path.
What does wildcard redirect mean for a subdomain?
Also referred to as a wildcard subdomain or catch-all subdomain, this redirecting option allows browsers to reach your site despite the subdomain users’ requests, even if the directories are not set up. Sometimes, users will mistype subdomains or even request for a random subdomain that is non-existent.
When to use catch all or wildcard redirect?
Instead, it picks the random sub-domains and excludes the already defines ones. If you create a separate subdomain, it will take precedence over your wildcard. Catch-all (wildcard) records will only work for A, CNAME, URL redirect, AAA, TXT, and MX record types.
Can a wildcard record cover a root domain?
NOTE: A wildcard DNS record does not cover a root domain (e.g. yourdomain.tld), thus you will need to create a record for @ host additionally. Also, if a separate subdomain is created, it has a higher priority than wildcard.
How to set up a wildcard DNS record?
A wildcard DNS record is a record that will match requests for non-existent subdomains. A wildcard DNS record is specified by using a “*” as the part of a domain name, e.g., *.example.com. NOTE: A wildcard DNS record does not cover a root domain (e.g. yourdomain.tld), thus you will need to create a record for @ host additionally.