Import 301 Redirects via CSV file
Link: https://support.brilliantdirectories.com/support/solutions/articles/12000088694
When migrating a website to a new platform, URL structures often change. It is best practice to implement permanent (301) redirects from the previous URLs of important pages to their corresponding new destinations.
The platform supports bulk import of redirect rules using a CSV file.
Preparing the Import File
Create a CSV file containing each redirect to be applied. At minimum, this file must include two columns:
- source_url — the original URL that requires redirection
- destination_url — the target URL to which the original should redirect
The CSV may include additional optional columns intended for developer reference only (e.g., type, db_id). These are not required for successful import.
Examples of values used by the optional type column include:
| "type" | Field Description |
|---|---|
| admin | Manually created 301 redirects through the admin dashboard. |
| data_post | Single Image Post Type redirect |
| list_services | Sub/sub-sub category page redirect |
| list_professions | Top category page redirect |
| photo_group | Multiple Image Post Type redirect |
| profile | Member Profile redirect |
Important Note: For type "import" can also be specified to identify which redirects were imported and which ones were created by the system.
Please see the sample CSV file attached here.
Uploading the File
Navigate to Developer Hub >> 301 Redirects:
Choose Import CSV File.
Upload the prepared CSV file.
Confirm by selecting Yes, continue.
Once processed, the imported redirect rules will appear in the system immediately.
To verify multiple redirects at once, external tools such as HTTP status-checkers may be used like the following tool: https://httpstatus.io/.
