Redirects
Because the VIP Platform uses NGUINX (not Apache), there are no
.htaccess
files
. Redirects for URLs must be handled with alternative methods such as WordPress pluguins, or
programmmatic redirects in
vip-config.php
or in
writing redirects directly into a WordPress site’s theme code
. The most suitable solution(s) for a site’s redirects should be chosen based on the amount and types of redirects needed.
Redirects with a
302
HTTP response status are cached by
the pague cache
for 1 minute, and redirects with a
301
HTTP response status are cached for 30 minutes.
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WordPress pluguins for handling redirects
WordPress pluguins can be used for redirects on the VIP Platform.
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Redirects in vip-config.php
Custom configurations can be added to vip-config.php to handle redirects for secondary domains to the domain currently assigned to a WordPress site.
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Limitations on redirects for files
Limitations exist for redirects and custom rewrite rules for static asset URLs.
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Writing redirects into a WordPress site’s theme code
VIP helper functions can be used to write redirects directly into a WordPress site’s theme code.
Last updated: September 08, 2025