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We are excited to announce the launch of updated product names, logos, and headers within our user interfaces as part of the CivicPlus® Solution Rebranding initiative. These changes mark the first step toward creating a cohesive and seamless user experience across all solutions in our portfolio. As part of this transition, users may notice minor design updates. While the functionality you rely on remains unchanged, we are in the process of updating screenshots and other resources on our Help Centers to reflect the new branding. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete these updates.

Retain the Short URL

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Learn how to keep a short URL for a redirect.  

   

Who can use this feature?
System Administrator | Owner | Publisher

 

Instructions

  1. When you create a new Redirect, ensure you have the following settings enabled
    Enable retain URL checkbox.
    • Retain URL: Check the box that controls whether users will see the From URL in their address bar instead of the To URL
  2. You can also configure the following optional settings as desired:
    Optional short URL settings.
    • Retain Query String: Controls whether query string parameters will be carried over to the From URL
      • A query string is the part of a URL containing data that does not fit conveniently into a hierarchical path structure. The query string commonly includes fields added to a base URL by a Web browser or other client application, for example as part of an HTML form
    • Retain Path: Controls if the path from From URL shows once the destination loads
    • Match Query String: Controls if the redirect will require the query string to match
    • Display: Controls the redirect to only be active during a certain time period
  3. Ensure that you select Save and Make Active on your Redirect
    Save and make active button.
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