Domain Forwarding From Registrar

Implementing a 301 redirect at domain registrar.

Domain forwarding from registrar. Cost of a domain name transfer as with turnaround time the cost associated with transferring a domain name to a new registrar varies but can usually be found in the range of 4 99 with transfer coupon codes found on discussion forums to 15 99. So lots of people implement their 301 redirects at the server web host level. Use web site forwarding also known as url forwarding to point a domain name or multiple domain names to an existing web site.

Under additional settings select manage dns. I choose to go up one more level and make it a little easier by doing it at the domain registrar level. Domain forwarding is a human right.

You can set 301 permanent 302 unmasked and masked url frame redirects for the domain names pointed to basicdns premiumdns backupdns a legacy option or freedns. Under forwarding select add next to domain or subdomain. Simply type in the address where you want the domain forwarded.

Enter a forward url where indicated. Domain forwarding is simple to use and doesn t require technical expertise. You may be surprised to learn that you can boost your website s traffic by registering alternate versions of your primary domain name including multiple extensions misspellings and common typos.

Click the name of the domain that you want to transfer. If you select a subdomain enter the subdomain maximum of 25 characters in the subdomain field. Sign in to google domains.

See my steps below on how i implemented my 301 redirects at namecheap. Locate the domain name for which you wish to enable forwarding. You would think that all registrars would allow you to redirect your domains elsewhere to encourage you to purchase domains you don t need.