How To Redirect Domains

This article will walk through how to redirect domains from the www. version to non-www. version. In this example, we'll be using Cloudflare, but you can follow a similar process with other DNS hosts.

NOTE: You will still need to configure BOTH the www and non www versions in your account. 

Part 1: Setting Up the Domain

Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Domains > Add Domain.

Step 2: Add the non-www version of the domain, such as thedemoaccount.com.
After adding typing non-www domain you will also get the option to add the www domain. Turn on that toggle.

Step 3: Hit the “Continue” button or if you want to add the records manually in your domain’s DNS settings, then choose the option “Add record manually”

Step 4: If adding the records manually, create the DNS records that the system provided.
If not adding manually, choose the option to “Authorize domain”

Step 5: Once this is done, make sure that both, www and non-www domains are showing up in the list of domains in your account.

Part 2: Setting up the URL Redirect

Step 1: Go to Settings > URL Redirects

Step 2: Click on the “Add a Redirect” button

Step 3: In the ‘Domain’ field, select the www domain

Step 4: Leave the ‘Path’ field blank

Step 5: In the Redirect Type field, choose “All”

Step 6: In the ‘Target  Domain’ field, select the non-www domain

Step 7: Add the Redirect

Part 3: Testing the Sub-domain Forwarding

Go to your funnels/websites and connect the non-www domain inside settings.

Now open a new tab and try opening a link with the www domain. It will automatically redirect to the non-www domain.

Domain redirection visibility:

The domain redirection visibility feature provides users with a quick and clear way to understand where their domains are redirected. When hovering over any domain name in the domain listing page, a string will appear, informing the user of the specific URL the domain redirects to, such as "This domain is redirected to newexample.com." This improvement aims to enhance user experience by making redirection details readily accessible, helping users manage their domains with greater ease and precision. This feature is particularly useful for businesses that need to keep track of multiple domain redirects, ensuring that everyone involved can quickly see and understand the current redirection settings, thereby reducing confusion and potential errors in domain management.

FAQ: Redirecting Domains from www to Non-www

1. What should I do if the redirection is not working?

• Double-check the DNS records for both www and non-www domains to ensure they are configured correctly.
• Verify that the redirect settings in Settings > URL Redirects are accurately set, with the www domain selected in the "Domain" field and the non-www domain in the "Target Domain" field.

2. Can I redirect multiple domains at once?

• No, each domain needs to be configured and redirected individually. Repeat the process for each domain.

3. Do I need to use Cloudflare for this process?

• No, the steps can be adapted for other DNS hosts. The key is configuring DNS records and setting up the redirection correctly within your chosen platform.

4. Why is the www version still appearing after I set up the redirect?

• This may occur due to caching. Clear your browser cache or DNS cache and test again.
• Ensure that the non-www domain is correctly linked to your website or funnel inside your account settings.

5. How can I verify that the redirection is successful?

• Open a new browser tab and enter the www version of your domain. It should automatically redirect to the non-www version.
• Hover over the domain in the listing page to see the redirection string (e.g., "This domain is redirected to example.com").